In a handful of states, voters weighed in on reproductive rights two years after Roe was overturned. In seven of them, voters expanded or protected the right to an abortion. But in three states, abortion bans will remain in place. John Yang discussed more with Mary Ziegler.
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Geoff Bennett: The next president and control of Congress weren’t the only things voters were deciding in Tuesday’s election.
John Yang has more on the results of numerous state ballot measures focused on reproductive rights two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
John Yang: Geoff, voters in 10 states were asked whether to amend their state constitutions to protect reproductive rights.
The ballot measures passed in seven states. In three states, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Florida, abortion bans will remain in place; 57 percent of Florida voters supported the amendment, but because 60 percent was required for passage, the state’s six-week ban remains.
In addition, the return of Donald Trump to the White House could bring changes at the national level.