King County Executive Dow Constantine (right) embraces Pete-e Petersen as her partner, Jane Abbott Lighty, looks on after Mr. Constantine issued the two women the first marriage license for a same-sex couple, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
King County Executive Dow Constantine (right) embraces Pete-e Petersen as her partner, Jane Abbott Lighty, looks on after Mr. Constantine issued the two women the first marriage license for a same-sex couple, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
