Florida Abortion Rights Ballot Initiative Fails to Pass
TL;DR
A Florida ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution failed to reach the required 60% approval, with 57% of voters supporting it. This marks the first abortion-related ballot initiative to fail since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Florida currently has a six-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. The initiative's failure contrasts with other states like California and Michigan, where similar measures have passed.
- Florida's pro-abortion ballot initiative projected to fail in first since Roe was overturned ABC News
- Abortion Rights Measure Fails in Florida The New York Times
- DeSantis claims victory over Florida abortion, marijuana amendments as supporters celebrate: 'Praise God' Fox News
- Florida abortion rights ballot measure falls short of 60% requirement, making it first to fail The Associated Press
- Florida’s abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place The Hill
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