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Kentucky voters reject amendment that would have affirmed no right to abortion

Amendment 2 would have added language to the state constitution rejecting a right to abortion, effectively leaving the question to Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature.

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Kentuckians vote no on Constitutional Amendment 2; abortion rights groups claim victory

In a major victory for abortion rights groups, Kentucky voters rejected a proposal to revise the state constitution to make clear there is no protected right to abortion.

Tribune News Service

Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support

Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.

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Voters cited abortion as a key issue in Pennsylvania’s first election since ‘Roe’ was overturned

As voters streamed into Bell Avenue Elementary School in the Delaware County borough of Yeadon, Pennsylvania, poll watcher Gabriella Coleman stood by ready to help maintain order. But the 32-year-old lawyer said when she cast her own vote Tuesday, she was focused on reproductive rights above all other issues —…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Abortion rights backers see big wins in Tuesday results - Roll Call

Voters decided on 17 health-related ballot initiatives, including measures on marijuana, dialysis and medical debt.

Roll Call

Kentucky voters reject constitutional amendment on abortion

Kentucky voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed any protection for abortion rights from the constitution of their deeply red state

The Independent UK

Midterm Voters Choose To Protect Reproductive Freedom

Voters in California, Michigan, and Vermont embraced constitutional amendments to protect abortion rights, while Kentuckians rejected an anti-abortion amendment.

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Kim Cattrall says overturning of Roe v Wade was a ‘devastating blow for women’

Actor says women will have to ‘fight’ to get abortion rights back

The Independent UK

Voters protect abortion rights in post-Roe elections in California, Michigan, Vermont

California, Michigan and Vermont are on track to become the first states to protect abortion rights in their constitutions.

Axios

First Thing: ‘Red wave’ fails to materialise as Democrats beat expectations in the midterms

Fetterman clinches crucial Senate seat for Democrats in Pennsylvania while a slew of election-denying Republican candidates failed to win – although Republicans may still take the House. Plus, the drug that is Hollywood’s worst-kept secret

The Guardian - UK

6 takeaways from the 2022 midterm election that's not over yet

These midterm elections show why it's always important to never assume you know exactly what's going to happen in advance – and to keep an open mind for potential surprises.

WEKU

Michigan voters approve amendment adding reproductive rights to state constitution

The vote effectively scraps a 1931 state ban on the procedure that could have taken effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

WEKU

Abortion rights advocates count ‘seismic’ victories in midterm elections across US

After the Supreme Court scrapped Roe v Wade, voters in five states voted directly on the future of reproductive healthcare in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle breaks royal protocol as she heads to vote in US mid-term elections

The Duchess of Sussex urged her fellow Americans to vote as she exercised her own civic duty, as divisive issues such as guns, abortion and threats to democracy add to the importance of this year's elections

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Four takeaways from the US midterm elections

Democrats were enjoying a stronger-than-expected showing in the US midterm elections early on Wednesday, as it appeared the party was limiting its losses in the US House of Representatives and capturing important governors' races.

Reuters

Biden vows to work with Republicans as control of U.S. Congress still unsettled

U.S. Senate control hung in the balance while Republicans edged closer to securing a majority in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, a day after Democrats outperformed expectations and avoided a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections.

Los Angeles Times

Proposition 1 abortion rights ballot measure passes in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will codify its progressive abortion protections in its state Constitution after voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a measure placed on the ballot in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Democrats hold on, but Republicans surge

In today’s newsletter: With full results on whether Democrats or Republicans will control the Senate and Congress yet to emerge, we check in with reporters in Florida, Michigan and elsewhere for the mood on the ground

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US Midterms 2022: What we know — and still don't know — after a surprising election day

Despite predictions of a huge Republican tsunami that would wash Democrats out of both houses of congress, the midterms have delivered a far closer and more surprising result. It's still early, but this is what we know so far.

WEKU

California voters enshrine right to abortion and contraception in state constitution

Proposition 1 was a direct response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.

Tribune News Service

Proposal 3: Michigan voters backing abortion rights initiative

DETROIT — The eyes of the nation were on Michigan Tuesday night over its reproductive rights ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Josh Shapiro wins in the high-stakes Pennsylvania governor’s race

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro won his bid Tuesday for governor in swing-state Pennsylvania, where he pledged to fend off Republican “extremists” who he said threatened to roll back rights for voting, gay marriage and access to abortion.

The Guardian - US

‘No Republican blowout’: our panel reacts to the initial US midterm results

While much remains unclear about Tuesday’s elections, we know that Democrats did much better than expected

Los Angeles Times

A measure to place abortion protections in the California Constitution ahead in early returns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to codify progressive abortion protections in the California Constitution under Proposition 1 was leading in early results on Tuesday, prompting supporters to pop open champagne.

Tribune News Service

DFL Gov. Tim Walz wins second term for Minnesota governor over Republican Scott Jensen

MINNEAPOLIS — Tim Walz won a second term as Minnesota governor on Tuesday night, defeating Republican opponent Scott Jensen and cementing Democratic control of the executive branch for the longest consecutive period in state history.

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