Florida Rejects Abortion Rights Amendment

Florida voters rejected a measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, a setback for advocates aiming to counter the state's six-week abortion ban. The measure required 60% approval but failed to pass, breaking a series of successful abortion-related ballot initiatives in other states since the overturning of Roe v Wade. Florida had been a refuge for those seeking abortions in the South until its own restrictive ban took effect. The campaign faced significant opposition from Florida Republicans and state agencies.