Missouri voters have not elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2018, but often support more progressive policies via initiative petition.

Missouri’s current law bans abortion with almost no exceptions and this amendment would allow abortion to about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Missouri voters have approved Missouri Amendment 2, legalizing sports betting in the state, the Associated Press projects. Prior to Tuesday’s election, 38 states in the United States had legalized a sports wagering measure into their state constitutions.

Abortion rights advocates prevailed on seven ballot measures across the U.S. in Tuesday's election and lost on three. The losses are the first on statewide reproductive rights ballot measures anywhere in the U.

At a rally on Thursday, Amendment 3 supporters said they expect legal challenges from Missouri legislators who oppose abortion. Planned Parenthood has already sued to overturn the state's abortion ban and other restrictions.

With passage of Amendment 3, supporters seek to strike down Missouri laws that had restricted abortion access.

Sports gambling is coming to the Show-Me State. Missouri voters passed Amendment 2 on Tuesday with 50.1% of the vote, according to unofficial election results.

If approved, the constitutional amendment will take effect Dec. 6. After that, expect lawsuits to overturn the state’s current abortion restrictions.

Missourians voted to reverse the state’s strict abortion ban in the Nov. 5 election. Here’s when Amendment 3 will take effect.

Missouri passed Amendment 3 Tuesday night, enshrining abortion care into the states constitution. What could that mean for West TN?

Seven states have new constitutional protections for abortion after the 2024 elections. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom campaign manager Rachel Sweet joins the Weekend to weigh in on the historic moment for abortion rights.