In November, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee a right to abortion, potentially reversing the state's near-total ban on the procedure. The initiative petition, which received more than enough signatures from registered voters, has been certified by the secretary of state's office to appear on the general election ballot. If approved by a majority of voters, the amendment will be enshrined in the state constitution.
Missouri is among at least six states that will be voting on abortion rights during the upcoming presidential election. Other states with similar measures on the ballot include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and South Dakota. Additionally, a New York ballot measure aims to prevent discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes and reproductive healthcare.
