Voters in several states secure major victories for abortion rights in recent elections

Several states saw significant victories for abortion rights in the recent elections. Missouri passed a ballot amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in its constitution, becoming the first state to overturn a post-Roe abortion ban through a citizen initiative. Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, which aims to protect abortion rights in the state constitution, limiting restrictions before fetal viability. Montana also passed a measure guaranteeing the right to make decisions about pregnancy, including abortion. In Colorado, abortion access is now enshrined in the state constitution, and a ban on using government funds for abortion care has been lifted. New York's Proposition 1 codified abortion rights and expanded protections against discrimination. Nevada also passed a measure to protect abortion rights, pending voter approval in 2026.