Nebraska voters choose to maintain 12-week abortion ban and enshrine it in state constitution

Nebraska voters have decided to keep the state's 12-week abortion ban and enshrine it in the constitution. This decision comes after voters rejected a competing proposal that would have allowed abortions until fetal viability. The approved measure includes some exceptions and permits lawmakers to impose further restrictions on abortion access. Nebraska was unique among states with abortion measures on the ballot, as it had two opposing proposals. Supporters of the 12-week ban argued it offered a clear choice for voters. The campaign received significant financial backing, including over $5 million from Nebraska Republican U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and his mother.