Referendum 71, affirming the state Legislature’s bill allowing gays and senior citizens domestic-partnership rights and responsibilities, was heading toward passage statewide in Tuesday night returns.
But tax guru Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033 that would put a cap on state, county and city revenues appeared headed toward defeat.
State results about 9 p.m.:
R-71
Approve 466,392 51.82%
Reject 433,550 48.18%
I-1033
Yes, 382,870 43.94%
No, 488,383 56.06%
Clallam County voters followed state trends and were also approving R-71 (53%-47%) while defeating I-1033 (51%-49%)
The margins were much greater in Jefferson County: R-71 approved by a 65%-35% margin, and I-1033 rejected by a 61%-39% vote.
