Abortion “Rights” Wasn’t the Smash Hit Dems Thought It Would Be
Democrats attempt to enshrine a right to abortion in state constitutions to draw more voters to the polls, but it didn’t work out that way.
Abortion, disguised as “women’s health care,” is a hot button issue used by Democrats to increase voter turnout and win elections. The topic made it on the ballot in 10 states across the nation to determine if individual states would adopt constitutional amendments to require or prohibit abortions. Democrats hoped this would help them win the swing state of Arizona, which handily broke for Trump.
The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade and placed abortion as an issue for states to decide, rather than put it under federal authority. Democrats have believed for years that abortion is the key to winning the women vote, thus a potential winning strategy for them in what was thought to be a tight election in 2024. They were wrong.
First, the bad news: 7 of 10 proposed constitutional amendments that would prohibit states from enacting laws against abortion passed.
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Abortion Referendums and Results by State
Arizona: PASSED—62-38%
A state constitutional right to abortion before the point of fetal viability, defined as “the point in the pregnancy when, in the good-faith judgment of a treating health care professional, the fetus has a significant likelihood of survival outside the uterus.”
Colorado: PASSED—61-39%
A state constitutional right to abortion and repeals provision banning the use of public funds for abortions.
Florida: FAILED—57-43%
A state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability.
Maryland: PASSED—74-26%
An article will be added to the Maryland Constitution’s Declaration of Rights that provides a “right to reproductive freedom” and "the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end one's own pregnancy."
Missouri: PASSED—52-48%
A state constitutional amendment to prohibit legislation to regulate abortion before fetal viability.
Montana: PASSED—58-42%
Prohibits the state from restricting abortions before the state of fetal viability.
Nebraska: FAILED—49-51%
A state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability.
Nebraska: PASSED—55-45%
Prohibit abortion after the first trimester, except in cases of medical emergencies or if the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or incest.
Nevada: PASSED—63-37%
A state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability. It must also pass in 2026 to become law.
New York: PASSED—62-38%
Adds language to the constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment that prohibits discrimination regarding “reproductive health care and autonomy.”
South Dakota: FAILED—40-60%
A constitutional amendment to prohibit legislation prohibiting an abortion during first trimester and other limitations in second and third trimester.
What’s Next in the Battle to Protect Life?
Pro-lifers won in Nebraska, barely defeating a constitutional amendment enshrining the “right” to an abortion and prohibiting an abortion after the first trimester. But it was close. This should be a wake-up call to the pro-life movement that there is much work to be done at the state level.
The Left attempted to turn out Democrats in Florida with an abortion initiative but red voters turned out in large numbers to protect life, handily rejecting the ballot referendum. This is especially shocking since donors spent $60 million in support of the measure and only $9 million in opposition.
Nevada passed a pro-abortion measure, but it will require passage again in 2026 before it can become a constitutional amendment. Reportedly $11 million was donated in support of the ballot initiative with no money in opposition. Pro-life groups should start fundraising now because they have two years to organize a winning campaign in Nevada.
Democrats attempted to scare Americans into believing that Donald Trump wanted a national abortion ban—or as they put it, to destroy “women’s health care.” Dobbs didn’t abolish abortion; it gave the decision to the states. Trump said he would not support a national abortion ban, but Harris continued lying to voters telling them the opposite.
While abortion is no doubt still a hot button issue, Americans overwhelmingly rated the economy and illegal immigration of much higher importance in this election. The abortion issue has returned where it rightfully belongs—with the states. It took 50 years to overturn Roe v. Wade so protecting life at the state level won’t happen overnight, but pro-life groups must hit the ground running now for future elections.
The good news: The Left won’t win if they use abortion again as an issue to drive voter turnout as they tried in Arizona. Current indications reveal voter turnout was down in that key swing state. Voters have proven that one issue, abortion, will no longer decide elections. So, it’s time to take back the initiative and win!
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