Florida voters reject abortion amendment after DeSantis campaign against it

A proposed abortion amendment in Florida has failed, with 57% of voters rejecting it. The amendment aimed to protect abortion access before viability, but needed 60% approval to pass. This follows a contentious campaign led by Governor Ron DeSantis against the measure. DeSantis criticized the amendment as a "bait and switch," claiming it would eliminate parental consent for minors seeking abortions. Florida's current law requires parental consent for medical treatments for minors, including abortions. The amendment's defeat reflects ongoing tensions over abortion rights in Florida, where a six-week ban was enacted earlier this year. The state has seen significant spending on abortion-related campaigns, totaling around $150 million.