Voters in 10 states decide on abortion rights measures in 2024 election
Voters in 10 states are deciding on measures to protect or restrict abortion rights in the 2024 election, following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Key measures in New York and Maryland are projected to pass, solidifying reproductive rights in those states.
In Florida, a proposed amendment to protect abortion rights is expected to fail, maintaining the state's six-week ban. Meanwhile, voters in Arizona, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota are considering various measures that could either uphold or challenge existing abortion restrictions.
Nebraska is unique, with two conflicting measures on the ballot: one to enshrine a 12-week ban and another to protect abortion rights up to viability. In Nevada, a proposed amendment would establish the right to abortion, but it requires approval in two consecutive elections to take effect.