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Abortion rights solidified in three states
Three states now protect abortion rights after election votes.
In brief
Three states now protect abortion rights after election votes. Nevada and Virginia enshrined abortion rights in constitutions while Idaho kept abortion illegal. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Voter results
Nevada and Virginia passed ballot measures to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions.
“Over the past four years, twelve states have enshrined the right to abortion into their constitutions”
Missouri vote
Missouri voters rejected an effort to repeal their constitutional abortion amendment.
“In Missouri, 1.2 million people voted against a measure to repeal the state’s amendment”
Idaho vote
Idaho voters rejected a ballot measure allowing abortion up to fetal viability.
“Idaho voters rejected a radical, deceptively-worded ballot initiative that would have allowed abortion up to birth”
Reproductive rights groups
Reproductive rights groups celebrated wins in Nevada and Virginia while noting Idaho's ban remains.
“Voters have delivered an unmistakable mandate for new reproductive freedom majorities”
Opposition groups
Opposition groups warned Democrats' wins risk unborn children and mothers' lives.
“Americans deserve to know what these proposals would actually do”
Marjorie Dannenfelser
Dannenfelser called election results a 'disaster' for pro-life efforts.
“Over the next two years, Republicans are going to have to figure out how to stake out a pro-life position”
Hyde Amendment
The Hyde Amendment remains a priority for anti-abortion groups to protect.
“The amendment forbids federal funds from being used to cover abortions”
Voter turnout
Nevada saw 635,603 votes in favor of abortion rights, Virginia 2.2 million.
“In Virginia, 2.2 million voters were in favor of the state’s amendment”
The one thing
Nevada and Virginia enshrined abortion rights in constitutions while Idaho kept abortion illegal.
