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Abortion rights advocates in Arizona and Nebraska have submitted a record number of signatures to put abortion access on the ballot in their respective states, marking a significant push to secure reproductive rights through direct democracy. In Arizona, the Arizona for Abortion Access campaign turned in over 823,000 signatures, far surpassing the required number to place a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights on the ballot. This effort aims to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution, ensuring that it cannot be easily overturned by future legislation.
Similarly, in Nebraska, the Protect Our Rights campaign gathered approximately 207,000 signatures, well above the threshold needed to give abortion access to a public vote. This initiative also seeks to protect abortion rights within the state constitution, reflecting robust public demand for maintaining reproductive freedoms.
Both efforts underscore the significant public support for abortion rights in these states and highlight the growing movement to safeguard these rights amid increasing legislative restrictions nationwide. The successful collection of signatures in both states not only demonstrates widespread backing but also sets the stage for potentially pivotal votes in upcoming elections.
NOW Dozens gather at AZ Capitol as Arizonans for Abortion Access delivers 823K voter signatures to put initiative on November ballot. Would protect reproductive rights in state Constitution. (Temp: 94 & climbing) pic.twitter.com/AKdhu5POKy
— Brahm Resnik (@brahmresnik) July 3, 2024
A proposed amendment to enshrine abortion access in Arizona’s constitution is one step closer to appearing on the November ballot after the group Arizona for Abortion Access submitted 822,000 signatures to state officials — more than two times the number needed to qualify for the…
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 3, 2024
207,000 Nebraskans represented from every county in Nebraska signed the ballot initiative petition to enshrine abortion rights into the Nebraska State Constitution.
~123,000 signatures were needed.
Nebraskans will have the chance to vote to protect abortion rights in November.
— Riley (@RileyInOmaha) July 3, 2024
