Seven States Uphold Abortion Rights Amid Mixed Election Results
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In a significant shift in the post-Roe landscape, Missouri became the first state to overturn a near-total abortion ban, while seven states voted to protect or expand abortion rights. However, anti-abortion forces secured victories in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota, ending a two-year winning streak for abortion-rights advocates. Despite aggressive tactics by GOP officials and anti-abortion groups, including legal challenges and public pressure, the fight over reproductive rights continues, with activists planning further initiatives in states like Florida and Arkansas.
- Anti-abortion forces broke the left's post-Roe winning streak, but seven more states enacted protections POLITICO
- 7 states vote to protect abortion rights, while efforts to expand access in Florida and South Dakota fail CNN
- Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Succeed in 7 of 10 States The New York Times
- How did states vote on abortion this Election Day? See results from 10 states USA TODAY
- Amendment 4 is rejected by Florida voters, keeping state's 6-week abortion ban in place, CBS News projects CBS Miami
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