Abortion Ballot Measures Could Put GOP Candidates on the Spot in Key States

Voters in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho and Missouri will weigh abortion-rights ballot measures that could force Republican candidates to address the issue in the fall, while Democrats hope the questions boost turnout and help flip districts. GOP officials largely avoid the topic, provoking anger from anti-abortion groups, as major advocacy outfits plan and spend tens of millions to influence outcomes. Past referendums have mixed results, but organizers say abortion access remains a potent midterm driver that could reshape campaigns this year.