In Nebraska, two competing abortion measures are on the ballot

Nebraskans are voting on two competing abortion ballot measures .

One, backed by Protect Our Rights, a coalition of abortion rights advocates, would guarantee a constitutional right to abortion up to the point of fetal viability.

The other amendment, backed by anti-abortion groups, would ban most abortions after about 12 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for threats to the life of the pregnant patient, rape and incest — similar to current law.

The measure that gains the highest number of votes that is also a majority will pass.

Abortion is banned after 12 weeks in Nebraska with exceptions for rape, incest and threat to the life of the pregnant patient.

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This story was originally published here.

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