Dave Weigel at Slate: The first wedge issue, getting a little less attention on Tuesday, was gay marriage. Earlier this year, Assemblyman David Weprin voted for the successful bill that legalized same-sex unions in New York. He explained his vote by explaining the tenets of his Orthodox Jewish faith. “I think everyone here would agree […]

The short answer is yes: Politicians who are on the fence about coming out for [same-sex marriage] will undoubtedly take note of NOM’s success with a seat which should have been a cakewalk for the Democrats. Wiser heads than ours can probably argue that there were larger forces at play than simply [same-sex marriage]. Still, […]

Of course, we have 511 precincts to go! Follow the results via the AP.

Jason Nussbaum writes: On issues closer to home, Turner’s unwavering position on family values are in line with many of the proud hard working men and women of the district including the sizable orthodox community. And unlike Mr. Weprin, Turner honestly believes in the institution of marriage as one between a man and woman. Despite […]

Gotham Gazette is reporting that Bob Turner’s campaign has a court order impounding all paper ballots — after 5 dead people were sent absentee ballots.

He writes: …People who work in New York’s Orthodox Jewish politics say that David Weprin’s support for same-sex marriage has been a major issue in the district, whose Orthodox Jews aren’t the closely-knit Chasids who don’t care much about which outsiders marry one another, but more traditional social conservative voters. UPDATE: The issue does […] show […]