Multiple Media Outlets Project Marriage Amendment will Pass

Multiple media outlets are projecting that the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and civil unions will pass. With just 4 percent of the vote reporting, WLUK FOX 11 in Appleton projected that the amendment would pass. The Associated Press has also projected that the amendment will pass.

See the FOX 11 results page.

Vote Yes for Marriage President Julaine Appling declined to declare victory this early in the night, calling the results "premature and inconclusive." Appling is at Monona Oaks Church in Monona with about 60 supporters.

Fair Wisconsin spokeswoman Rachel Strauch-Nelson said she was also going to hold off on commenting on the results until more totals came in, but she remained optimistic.

"We're seeing really promising turnout in Dane Co. and Milwaukee and that's what matters," she said. "I think it's looking good."

The Fair Wisconsin crew has gathered at the Monona Terrace Crystal Ballroom in Madison. So far about 200 supporters are in attendance, including Dem Rep. Mark Pocan and U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, who is set to speak later in the night.

-- By Alec Loftus, Kara Intrieri and Rebecca Kurz