Florida, abortion

Florida’s abortion vote and why some women feel seen: ‘Even when we win, we lose’
Florida's abortion amendment failed to pass with majority votes. Some women feel seen: ‘Even when we win, we lose’
In Florida, the majority loses. On abortion, marijuana, more | Scott Maxwell
Abortion rights got 57% support in Florida. So why did it fail? Because big business and politicians have gamed the whole amendment process, writes columnist Scott Maxwell.
Florida's six-week abortion ban to stay in place after voters reject Amendment 4
MIAMI - Florida's six-week abortion ban will remain law after voters rejected Amendment 4, a measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. The amendment failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass, garnering only 57% of the vote.
What amendments passed, failed in Florida? Marijuana and abortion were on the ballot
Here's a recap of each amendment that was on Floridian ballots, whether they passed or failed and what weed and abortion laws are like in Florida.
Pro-lifers credit rejection of Florida's pro-abortion amendment to DeSantis' outspoken opposition
Floridians rejected the proposal to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution after they learned it would open the floodgates for taxpayer-funded abortion "at any time" and "for any reason," one pro-life advocate said.
Florida’s abortion rights amendment fails despite getting 57% of the vote
Florida’s voters were asked whether the state’s constitution should say that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.”
A majority of Floridians voted for abortion rights, but GOP lawmakers aren’t swayed
Supporters of Amendment 4 say the result shows voters don’t want a six-week abortion ban. But Republican lawmakers, reelected and retaining a supermajority in Tallahassee, disagree.
Florida's amendment to protect abortion rights fell short of passing by just 3% votes
Fifty-seven percent of Floridian voters wanted to protect abortion rights going up to about the 24th week of pregnancy. But a 60 percent majority is required there, so the abortion amendment failed.
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Why didn't Florida's abortion Amendment 4 pass at 57% yes? What happens now
The fight over abortion access in Florida has hit another wall. Only 57% of voters approved expanding the state's ...
Amendment 4 is rejected by Florida voters, keeping state's 6-week abortion ban in place, CBS News projects
Amendment 4 has been rejected by Florida voters in the 2024 election, CBS News projects, meaning Florida's six-week abortion ...
Florida’s abortion Amendment 4 failed. What to know now.
Despite millions of dollars poured into ads and other voter outreach, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have ...
What’s next for abortion access in Florida
In the days after the election, reproductive rights advocates considered next steps. Strategy discussions included everything ...
Defeating Florida's Abortion Referendum Was a Win for Women | Opinion
With the backing of good laws like Florida's that allow us to provide comprehensive care for pregnant women, and with doctors ...
Dems say fight isn't over but abortion is a 'no' for Florida lawmakers, top Republican says
Abortion-rights advocates want Florida Legislature to reconsider six-week abortion ban, but one top Republican says it won't ...
Marijuana and abortion amendments failed in Florida, even with majorities. Blame pregnant pigs
With a majority of votes, Florida’s abortion and recreational marijuana amendments fell just short of passing Tuesday after ...