Missouri voters approve amendment for reproductive rights including abortion access

Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 on Tuesday, establishing a constitutional right to "reproductive freedom," which includes abortion access. The measure passed with nearly 54% support, reversing the state's near-total abortion ban. This marks a significant shift for Missouri, the first state to ban abortion after Roe v. Wade was overturned. The amendment allows abortions until fetal viability and later if necessary for the health of the pregnant person. The initiative faced numerous challenges from state Republican officials, including legal battles over ballot certification. Despite these obstacles, advocates successfully brought the measure to voters, highlighting strong public support for abortion rights in the state.