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Politics

Republican Senator Who Backed Gay Marriage Won’t Seek Re-election

May 10, 2012

James S. Alesi, one of four Republicans state senators who voted for same-sex marriage last year, said he would not seek re-election because he did not want a “grueling” primary battle. full story

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