Arizona Voters to Decide Abortion Rights

Arizona voters will decide in November whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution. This ballot measure is a victory for Democrats, who have used abortion to energize their voter base. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

Much is on the line this election year & I’m encouraging all eligible Arizonans to vote & prioritize the issues that most affect our state & nation.

I will be voting for Republicans up & down the ballot in November — and both Donald Trump and Kari Lake have my endorsement.
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— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) August 13, 2024

Wade two years ago, abortion rights advocates have won all seven state referendums on the issue. Democrats are now trying to extend this momentum into key battleground states.

Look for Prop 139 on your ballot this November 🗳️.https://t.co/nC9UkIZe75

— Laura Terech (@lauraforAZ) August 13, 2024

“As abortion rights have higher poll numbers than Kamala Harris, Democrats believe the Arizona ballot measure could greatly boost voter turnout,” said Kate Zernike, a reporter covering abortion issues.

In Missouri, state officials have also announced a similar ballot measure for November.

It’s official: Arizona will have an abortion rights referendum on the ballot. Listen to our two-part series from earlier this summer about why this could have national implications #TheRunUpNYT https://t.co/r7pInsP8ML

— The Run-Up (@TheRunUpNYT) August 13, 2024

Although Kamala Harris is unlikely to win Missouri, a traditionally red state, the approval of the measure would show strong support for abortion access even in conservative areas. If voters approve the measure, Missouri would be the first state where a near-total ban was overturned by a public vote.

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Abortion rights on Arizona ballot

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