Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Abortion Rights Proposals Approved by Voters In 7 of 10 States

In ten states yesterday, voters were asked to approve ballot measures that would guarantee abortion rights.  Voters approved proposals guaranteeing abortion rights in 7 of the 10 states.  Here are the results of those votes as of Wednesday morning. Ballotpedia has details of each proposal and updated vote figures:

  • Arizona- 61.74% in favor; 38.26% opposed (50% of precincts reporting)

  • Colorado- 61.48% in favor; 38.52% opposed (73% of precincts reporting)

  • Florida- 57.13% in favor; 42.87% opposed (60% vote needed to approve the constitutional amendment) (93% of precincts reporting)

  • Maryland- 74.11% in favor; 25.89% opposed (76% of precincts reporting)

  • Missouri- 51.85% in favor; 48.15% opposed (95%+ of precincts reporting)

  • Montana- 57.44% in favor; 42.56% opposed (87% of precincts reporting)

  • Nebraska- pro-abortion rights proposal: in favor 48.66%; opposed 51.34%.  Abortion ban after first trimester proposal: in favor 55.32%; opposed 44.68% (99% of precincts reporting)

  • Nevada- 63.33% in favor; 36.67% opposed (84% of precincts reporting)

  • New York- 61.51% in favor; 38.49% opposed (85% of precincts reporting)

  • South Dakota- 40.28% in favor; 59.72% opposed (91% of precincts reporting)