Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other states
Beth Weinstein rallies in supporter of Yes on Amendment 4 regarding abortion in Florida outside of the polling place at the courthouse on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters defeated a measure to add abortion rights to the Florida state constitution on Tuesday but sided with abortion-rights advocates on ballot measures in Colorado, Maryland and New York.
Results were still pending in six other states with abortion measures on the ballot.
Most voters supported the Florida measure, but it fell short of the required 60% to pass constitutional amendments in the state. Most states require a simple majority. The result was a political win for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that will keep in place the state's ban on most abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy.
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