Peter Tranchemontagne, proprietor of Uncle Pete's Re-Leaf, congratulates Yes on 1's deputy field director Nick Murray as early election returns look favorable during an event at the Westin Portland Harborview.

Scott Gagnon, left, campaign manager for Mainers Protecting Our Youth and Communities, stands with Dustin Wlodkowski of WCSH TV before an interview at the Vote No on 1 watch party at Day One, a substance-abuse treatment center in South Portland. No on 1 campaigned against the legalization and regulation of marijuana in Maine.

Yes on 1 campaign staffer Eric Kelley celebrates as early election returns look favorable.

Steffon Tranchemontagne, a supporter of Yes on 1, hugs the campaign's political director Alysia Melnick a few minutes before polls close on Tuesday. Tranchemontagne is a medical marijuana caregiver in Sanford.

Paul McCarrier, president of Legalize Maine, calls out early election results that appear encouraging for the Yes on 1 supporters.

Brandon Sweeney, who helped petition to get the Yes on 1 referendum on the ballot, signs a campaign poster with a message of support on Tuesday before the votes were counted.