"2024 Ballots: Abortion Rights and Trump's Return - Conservatives' First Target"

In the 2024 elections, voters in about a dozen states, including battleground states, could decide the fate of abortion rights through constitutional amendments on the ballot. Advocates for abortion rights have turned to constitutional amendments as a way to supersede state laws. Recent ballot measures have shown success in preserving or expanding abortion access, even in conservative-leaning states. The issue of abortion has proven to galvanize turnout and benefit Democratic candidates. Meanwhile, anti-abortion groups are pushing for measures to restrict abortion access. The likelihood of successfully getting these measures on the ballot varies by state.