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Abortion Rights Prevail in Seven States While Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota Hold Firm

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
November 6, 2024
in Politics, U.S.
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 On Tuesday, November 5th, voters across ten states in the U.S. cast ballots on abortion rights, marking the latest chapter in a nationwide debate following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Seven states, including Arizona, Missouri, and Colorado, voted to enshrine abortion protections into their constitutions, while efforts to expand access failed in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota. This election outcome signals a notable shift as these three states become the first to reject pro-abortion rights measures since Roe’s fall in 2022.

 Arizona and Missouri’s approved amendments will expand access up to fetal viability, countering existing restrictive laws. In Missouri, abortion access had been banned without exceptions for rape or incest. In New York, Colorado, and Maryland, voters upheld rights consistent with current state laws, ensuring these protections remain secure. Reproductive rights advocates see these amendments as crucial defenses against potential future rollbacks by lawmakers.

 However, in Florida, the ballot measure failed to meet the 60% threshold needed for passage, leaving intact a restrictive six-week ban. With 57% support, the amendment fell just short of the required majority, underscoring deep divides in the state. South Dakota voters also rejected an initiative to legalize abortion in the first trimester with regulatory allowances for later stages, keeping in place a near-total ban with exceptions solely to save the life of the mother.

 Nebraska presented voters with dueling measures, one of which would maintain a 12-week ban with certain exceptions, which ultimately passed. The opposing amendment, which sought broader protections up to viability, was rejected, aligning Nebraska with other conservative-leaning states in limiting abortion access. This polarized approach illustrates the complexity of abortion legislation in states with conflicting views.

 These results break an unbroken series of pro-abortion-rights wins on ballot measures over the past two years. While seven states moved to secure access, the setbacks in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota highlight regional contrasts in legislative priorities. Abortion rights advocates vow to continue their efforts, noting the significance of state-level votes in shaping reproductive rights nationwide.

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