JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Millions of text messages and knocking thousands of doors—that’s what supporters said led to the passage of Amendment 3, making abortion legal in the state once again.
Many voters went to the ballot box this election to vote in favor of the amendment and for many anti-abortion Republicans. Canvassers said it didn’t matter which political party answered the door, they found Missourians in favor of abortion rights.
St. Louis City resident Krysten Vaughn said she knocked on more than 200 doors in the days leading up to the election.
“This is one of my first times doing this to this extent,” Vaughn said. “Knocking this many doors, making this many phone calls, but I’ve had so much fun and have received so much support.”
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom is the organization behind Amendment 3. The group turned in 380,000 signatures earlier this year, more than double the amount needed to put the question on the ballot. Tuesday night, a celebration, after voters approved the measure 52% to 48%.