Florida voters reject abortion rights amendment in election setback

Florida voters have rejected a ballot initiative aimed at protecting abortion rights, marking the first failure of such an amendment since federal protections were removed. Despite initial enthusiasm among supporters, the amendment received only 57% approval. The campaign, led by Lauren Brenzel, aimed to repeal Florida's six-week abortion ban. Supporters expressed disappointment as the results came in, with many in the crowd visibly upset by the outcome. Anti-abortion advocates celebrated the defeat, viewing it as a significant victory. The DeSantis administration opposed the amendment, which was part of a broader election that included other contentious issues like recreational marijuana legalization.