States that vote on abortion in November

(Nexter) – Supreme Court Judgment in June Overturning the Roe v. Wade decision and leaving the issue of abortion rights to the states raised the issue of voting in a handful of states this fall.

Three states have called for some variation on whether or not to establish abortion rights for voters, while one state states that it has no such abortion rights or entitlement to government funding. I’m asking if it should be changed.

Kansas voters adamantly reject A ballot measure that would allow lawmakers to toughen up abortion laws or outright outlaw them in August — the first such test since the High Court ruling.

Let’s take a closer look at what voters will decide when the polls close on November 8th.

Which states have abortion-related ballot measures?

California, Michigan, and Vermont are all considering the issue of amending their constitutions to establish some form of abortion rights.

In California, a “yes” vote on Proposition 1 would add to the state constitution a statement that “the state shall not deny or interfere with reproductive liberty in the most intimate decisions of an individual.” It is stated. Abortion and the basic right to choose or refuse contraceptives. ”

Instead of running a campaign ad as the first TV spot, Governor Gavin Newsom spend $2.5 million Over two weeks with ads urging Californians to vote on Proposition 1.

kentucky It is asking voters whether to amend the state constitution to not protect abortion rights.

millions of dollars The coffers of groups opposed to the amendment are being rushed. Bluegrass was one of about a dozen states with so-called “trigger laws” that would stop access to abortion as soon as Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Montana is asking voters if an infant born alive after an attempted abortion needs medical care and treatment.

Known as the “Born Alive” ballot initiative, the bill declares embryos or fetuses that survive an attempted delivery or abortion, have the right to medical care.

Why are these being voted on now?

The ballot action follows a June Supreme Court ruling that the U.S. Constitution does not recognize the right to abortion and that “the power to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives.” everything.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott Suggests in a statement this summer Since the court’s ruling, the issue has taken on a new urgency.

“It’s more important than ever to make sure women in our state have the right to make their own decisions about their health, bodies and future.

Kentucky has moved to tighten restrictions on abortion since Republicans took control of Congress in 2016, and the Republican-controlled Congress in Montana has ruled out this summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. passed a bill to address this issue to voters before overturning.

Kentucky’s Supreme Court, which is hearing a case over the state’s near-total abortion ban after the November election, has maintained it. Prohibition in force while the case is pending.

Abortion is now legal in Vermont and there are no restrictions on when it can be done during pregnancy. California and Michigan allow pre-viable abortion, usually defined as around 24 weeks. Montana also restricts abortion after viability has been confirmed, but the court has reserved action to bar him from the procedure after 20 weeks have passed since the pending lawsuit.

When asked in a June 2022 NewsNation poll whether women should be able to obtain legal abortions, respondents overwhelmingly agreed in the following circumstances: Life endangered (62.10), woman’s life endangered (72.04) Pregnancy was the result of rape or incest (75.47).

Only 39.86% of those surveyed agreed that women should be able to get a legal abortion if they “do not want to get pregnant for other reasons.”

What is the current state of abortion in the state?

State legislatures and courts shifted status National abortion law.

Dozens of states have implemented bans at all stages of pregnancy.

In Wisconsin, clinics have stopped offering abortions, but there is controversy over whether the ban is in effect.

Georgia prohibits abortion when heart activity is detected. Generally around 6 weeks before the woman realizes she is pregnant.

Seven states, including the District of Columbia, have no restrictions on gestational abortion at all.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.