Abortion rights advocates score wins in seven states while facing defeats in three
Abortion rights advocates achieved victories in seven states, including Missouri, where voters approved an amendment to potentially reverse one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S. However, similar measures failed in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In addition to Missouri, amendments passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Montana, and New York, expanding abortion rights. Nevada's amendment requires a second vote in 2026 to take effect. These results follow a significant shift in abortion policy after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Florida's defeat of the abortion rights measure marked a setback, as it maintained existing restrictions. Nebraska's voters supported stricter regulations, while South Dakota rejected a measure that would have allowed some health-related exceptions.