Missouri and Arizona Voters Decide Abortion Rights

Missouri voters will decide on November 5 whether to amend the state constitution to guarantee abortion rights, potentially overturning the state's near-total ban. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft certified the measure, which requires a majority vote to pass and allows abortions up to fetal viability, defined as around 24 weeks. The amendment has garnered significant support, with over 380,000 signatures collected to qualify for the ballot. Meanwhile, Arizona voters will also face a similar decision, as the Arizona Abortion Access Act, known as Proposition 139, has qualified for the ballot with over 577,000 valid signatures. This act aims to secure abortion rights up to fetal viability and has sparked legal challenges from anti-abortion groups. If passed, both measures would represent significant victories for reproductive rights in their respective states.