DeSantis announces defeat of abortion and marijuana amendments in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the defeat of two amendments on abortion and marijuana on Tuesday. Amendment 3 aimed to legalize recreational marijuana, while Amendment 4 sought to create a constitutional right to abortion. Both failed to secure the required 60% voter approval. DeSantis celebrated the outcome, stating that the amendments did not pass after polls closed. The results maintain Florida's current laws, including a six-week abortion ban established by DeSantis last year. Supporters of the governor hailed the results as a significant victory for pro-life efforts in Florida. They emphasized the importance of the amendments' failure in protecting existing abortion laws in the state.