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Nevada Abortion Rights Advocates Rally For Ballot Measure

People hold signs during a news conference by Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. Abortion access advocates in Nevada said Monday they've submitted twice the number

Abortion access advocates in Nevada have announced that they have submitted over 200,000 petition signatures, nearly double the required amount, to qualify a measure for the November ballot. The proposed measure aims to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution. Supporters need 102,000 valid signatures by June 26 to secure a spot on the ballot.

The initiative has garnered significant support, with advocates emphasizing the importance of keeping the government out of personal and private decisions regarding individuals' bodies, lives, and futures. The signatures are currently undergoing verification by elections officials in Nevada's 17 counties, including Clark County and Washoe County.

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