Maine Releases Final Ad in Campaign for Same-Sex Marriage

Protect Maine Equality has released its final ad before the big election on Tuesday, according to Towleroad.

The AP reports the polls have been tough to interpret. But both sides say the race will be extremely close and will hinge on turnout, particularly among the 18-to-25-year-olds who went to the polls in great numbers last year to elect President Barack Obama.

Gay-marriage supporters have framed the issue as a matter of equality for all families, straight or gay. Opponents say that allowing same-sex couples to wed would be a dangerous social experiment and that Maine's domestic registry law could simply be bolstered to give gays additional legal rights.

Protect Maine Equality is requesting donations in order to counter a last-minute attack and appeal for money from the "Yes on 1" campaign, who are now asking for money in order to buy air time for a new attack ad.