Abortion Ballot Measures: Outcomes and Implications Across 10 States

In the 2024 elections, voters in 10 states considered ballot measures on abortion, with seven states approving measures to expand or enshrine abortion rights, while three states rejected them. Notably, Colorado passed a measure to constitutionally recognize abortion rights, while Florida failed to pass a measure to expand access. Since the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, states have diverged significantly in their abortion laws, leading to a complex legal landscape. Abortion laws primarily regulate healthcare providers, not women seeking abortions, and often include exceptions for medical emergencies.