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Abortion rights at stake: How US states voted on key legislation
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Abortion rights at stake: How US states voted on key legislation

Abortion was on the ballot in 10 US states on Tuesday electionincluding battleground states that play a crucial role in the presidential race and the fight for control of Congress.

People at an election night party react after the passage of an abortion rights amendment to the Missouri Constitution Tuesday in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(AP)
People at an election night event react after an abortion rights amendment to the Missouri Constitution was passed Tuesday in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(AP)

Democratic Party presidential candidate, vice president Kamala Harrissought to drum up support for the ballot measures, which each propose to amend the state constitution to enshrine the right to abortion. The Republican Party, led by former president Donald Trumpopposed the measures, which follow the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that access to abortion was not a constitutional right.

Statewide results on abortion measures

Here are the Edison Research and Associated Press projected results of voting on state-level ballot measures in Tuesday’s election:

FLORIDA – Failure of Edison Research projects

The ballot measure, which required at least 60 percent of the vote to pass, would have amended the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion. Since May, Florida has banned abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy, with rare exceptions.

Trump, a Florida resident, said he would vote against the ballot measure, after initially appearing to suggest he would vote for it.

ARIZONA – Passage of Edison Research projects

The ballot measure amends the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion up to fetal viability, generally estimated at around 23 or 24 weeks. The state currently prohibits abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy.

MISSOURI – The Associated Press projects passage

The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to guarantee a “right to reproductive freedom.” Abortion is currently prohibited in Missouri, with few exceptions.

NEVADA – Results not yet known

The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion. State law already allows abortions up to 24 weeks, but changing Nevada’s constitution would make it harder to take away those rights. Voters would have to approve the measure twice, this year and again in 2026, to amend the constitution.

MONTANA – Results not yet known

The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion. The amendment would maintain the current law in Montana, where abortion remains legal.

COLORADO – Results not yet known

The ballot measure, which requires at least 55% of the vote to pass, would amend the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion. The amendment would maintain current law in Colorado, where abortion remains legal.

SOUTH DAKOTA – Results not yet known

The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion. Abortion is currently prohibited in South Dakota, with few exceptions.

NEBRASKA – Results not yet known

Nebraska voters faced two opposing ballot measures. We would add the right to access abortion to the state constitution. The other would enshrine the state’s current 12-week ban, with exceptions for rape, incest and maternal life.

In the unlikely event that both measures pass, the one with the most affirmative votes would take priority, according to state officials.

NEW YORK – Results not yet known

The ballot measure would amend the Equal Protection Clause of the New York Constitution to enshrine access to abortion and ensure individuals’ autonomy in reproductive health care. Abortion remains legal in New York.

MARYLAND – Results not yet known

The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to guarantee a “right to reproductive freedom,” including the ability to continue or terminate one’s own pregnancy. Abortion remains legal in Maryland.

Everything about the American elections

The 2024 US presidential election will see a fierce battle between the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Donald Trump has taken the lead in the US presidential elections as the first results arrive. According to AP election announcements, Trump is currently ahead with 230 electoral votes, while Harris leads with 210 electoral votes. To win the presidency, both candidates need at least 270 electoral votes. electoral votes.

For a live map of US election results, click here