Which states might vote on abortion in 2024?
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, most Republican-controlled states have implemented new abortion restrictions, with 14 states banning it at every stage of pregnancy. In contrast, voters in seven states have supported abortion rights on ballot measures. The future of abortion access in the United States remains uncertain as activists work to put the issue before voters.
South Dakota and Missouri are currently at the forefront of this movement, with advocates submitting petitions and signatures to amend state constitutions to include the right to abortion under certain circumstances. These efforts reflect a broader trend of states grappling with the aftermath of the landmark ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion.
Despite the 2022 decision, the landscape of abortion laws in the U.S. remains divided along party lines, with Republican-controlled states enacting strict restrictions and Democrat-dominated states protecting access. This divide is further evident in the outcome of ballot measures in states such as California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, and Vermont, where voters have signaled their support for abortion rights.
Looking ahead to the 2024 elections, several states are poised to address abortion access through ballot measures. In Florida, advocates have collected signatures for a constitutional amendment to legalize abortion until viability, challenging the state’s current ban after six weeks of pregnancy. Maryland and New York are also considering ballot questions to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions.
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and South Dakota are among the states where abortion-related ballot measures could potentially appear in 2024. These measures range from guaranteeing abortion access until viability to enshrining constitutional protections for the right to abortion. Activists in these states are working tirelessly to gather signatures and rally support for their respective causes.
As the debate over abortion rights continues to unfold across the country, the 2024 elections are shaping up to be a critical juncture for the future of reproductive healthcare. With states taking matters into their own hands in the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, the fight for abortion access remains a central issue for millions of Americans.
Regardless of the outcome of these ballot measures, one thing is clear: the battle over abortion rights is far from over, and the 2024 elections will undoubtedly be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of reproductive rights in the United States.
