Tag: abortion
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Idaho initiative to create a statutory right to abortion becomes the fourth abortion-related measure on 2026 ballots
The Idaho secretary of state announced on July 13, 2026, that Idahoans United for Women and Families submitted enough valid signatures to place an initiative on the ballot to create a right to reproductive freedom and privacy in state law. The initiative would provide that “Every person has the right to reproductive freedom and privacy."…
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Voters to decide at least three abortion-related ballot measures in 2026
In 2026, voters will decide three ballot measures related to abortion policy in Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia. Additional measures could qualify for the ballot in Colorado and Idaho. Two out of the three abortion-related ballot measures would provide for the constitutional right to an abortion. In Nevada, voters will decide Question 6, which would provide…
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Signatures submitted for Idaho initiative to establish a statutory right to reproductive freedom, including abortion
Supporters of an Idaho initiative that would add a right to reproductive freedom and privacy to state law submitted the last of their signature petition sheets to county clerk offices on May 1. County officials have until June 30 to certify the number of valid signatures submitted and report their findings to the secretary of…
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Virginia General Assembly places constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights following criminal convictions on the Nov. 2026 ballot
The Virginia General Assembly approved four constitutional amendments on Jan. 16 that will be placed on the 2026 ballot for voters to decide. The amendments address policies on abortion, voting rights for persons with criminal convictions, same-sex marriage, and congressional redistricting. This was the second time the amendments were approved by the Virginia General Assembly.…
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Wyoming Supreme Court rules abortion is a healthcare decision right under 2012's Amendment A, which was proposed in response to Obamacare
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 6, 2026, that abortion constitutes a healthcare decision protected under a constitutional provision guaranteeing the right to make one’s own healthcare decisions. On Nov. 6, 2012, voters approved Amendment A, which provided that "Each competent adult shall have the right to make his or her own health care…
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Where could abortion be on the ballot in 2026? Ballot measures qualified in Missouri and Nevada, proposed in five other states
In 2026, voters in seven states may decide abortion-related ballot measures. Two measures—one in Missouri, and one in Nevada—are certified to appear on the ballot next November. There are five other potential measures in Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, and Virginia. In Missouri, voters will be deciding on Amendment 3, which would overturn an amendment voters…
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Missouri voters to decide on overturning abortion rights amendment, banning gender transition procedures for minors
The Missouri State Legislature placed an amendment on the ballot that would overturn Amendment 3 (2024), which amended the state constitution providing for the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion. Voters will decide on the new amendment in November 2026. This will be the first state where voters will be deciding to overturn an…
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Virginia legislature advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage, and felon voting rights restoration to the 2026 legislative session
The Virginia State Legislature gave final approval to three constitutional amendments, advancing them for approval by the legislature during its 2026 session. If the amendments are approved by the legislature in 2026, they will appear on the Nov. 2026 ballot. In Virginia, for a constitutional amendment to qualify for the ballot, it must pass the…
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Campaigns for abortion rights measures raised eight times more than opposing campaigns in 2024
In 2024, voters in ten states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota—decided on 11 abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Ten addressed state constitutional rights to abortion. Voters approved seven of them in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New…
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Voters in Amarillo, Texas, and San Francisco, California, to decide on abortion-related local ballot measures
Abortion isn't just an issue for state ballot measures. Voters in at least two cities, Amarillo, Texas, and San Francisco, California, will decide on abortion-related local ballot initiatives on Nov. 5. Both address an issue that the state ballot measures do not—how governments address abortion beyond their jurisdictions. In Amarillo, voters will decide on Proposition…