Abortion Measures Reach Ballot in Idaho, Virginia, Nevada and Missouri
Supporters said the measure gathered more than 110,000 signatures, and it would restore abortion access to the Roe standard in Idaho.
- On Monday, Idaho officials confirmed a ballot initiative allowing voters to roll back the state's abortion ban, joining Virginia, Nevada, and Missouri in placing abortion measures on the Nov. 3 ballot.
- While Nevada and Virginia seek to codify abortion access already legal through at least 24 weeks, Missouri voters face reversal—being asked to override a 2024 amendment and restore a near-total ban.
- David Ripley, CEO of the anti-abortion group Idaho Chooses Life, is preparing to campaign against the measure, stating it "will basically invalidate virtually every pro-life law" enacted over 30 to 40 years.
- Melanie Folwell, executive director of Idahoans United, encouraged national groups to engage with voters, arguing those sitting out these votes are thinking narrowly and should "actually begin to engage with the public."
- Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights advocates have lost four statewide votes but prevailed in 14 referendums, and these amendments could influence turnout in competitive states.
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