The Battle Over Abortion in the 2024 US Elections

Conservatives are employing new tactics to prevent abortion-related measures from appearing on the 2024 ballot, following recent victories for abortion rights groups. Anti-abortion activists are buying ads, knocking on doors, and holding events to dissuade people from signing petitions to put the issue before voters. Republicans are also appealing to state courts and pushing for changes to raise the threshold for amendments to pass or make it to the ballot. These efforts reflect a belief that anti-abortion groups may struggle to win at the ballot box, even in red states, and that restricting abortion is best achieved by preventing direct voter input.