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Measure 9 would have added the following text to the Oregon Constitution : It was defeated in the November 3 , 1992 General Election with 638,527 votes in favor, 828,290 votes against.http://bluebook.state.or.us/state/elections/elections21.htm POLITICAL CONTEXT In 1994, the OCA backed Measure 13, another unsuccessful measure, which would have prevented schools from using materials that were deemed to legitimize homosexuality. LINGERING EFFECTS Although the measure failed, its legacy can still be seen today. The Oregon Citizens Alliance went on to introduce a series of watered-down ballot measures along the same lines as Measure 9 (most of which failed). On the other hand, opposition to Ballot Measure 9 formed the basis of much of the current Gay Rights movement in Oregon, including the organization Basic Rights Oregon . SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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