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An amendment would state there is no right to abortion, or any requirement to fund abortion, in the State Constitution.

☆ Live Results: Louisiana votes in congressional and state elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Walt Hickey | Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Explore more race results below. Polls close in the state at 8 p.m. local time, or 9 p.m. EST. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. The state is also poised to vote on Amendment 7, which would remove discriminatory language from the state constitution. Polls close in the state at 8 p.m. local time, or 9 p.m. EST.

☆ Live Results: Tennessee votes in congressional and state elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Explore more race results below. Polls close in Tennessee at 7 p.m. in the eastern time zone and 8 p.m. in the central time zone. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Another, Amendment 3, would remove language in the state constitution that allows the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. in the eastern time zone and 8 p.m. in the central time zone.

☆ Live Results: Vermont votes in congressional and state elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Explore more race results below. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Proposal 2 would add language to the state constitution explicitly prohibiting slavery and indentured servitude. Another, Proposal 5, would add the right to abortion directly into the state constitution.

Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake speaks at a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday in Scottsdale. A recent Marist College poll found Lake and Hobbs deadlocked in the final stretch of the nationally watched race. "That’s why I’ve spent the last two years working to lower costs and create better-paying jobs in Arizona." "We're getting pretty sick and tired of politicians who just lie," he went on, suggesting that Kelly "tricked" Arizona voters into thinking he was an independent when he is really a Democrat. Tucson voter Suzy Jacobs, a Democrat, said Masters represents a rising extremism in the Republican Party that she does not want to see control Arizona.

☆ Abortion rights are on the ballot in these states. Here's what you need to know for the midterms
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Michigan is poised to become a safe haven of constitutionally protected abortion rights in the Midwest, where access is shrinking. Democrats have made abortion rights central to their campaign to maintain control of Congress and expand their majorities in the midterms. This means reinstating abortion rights at the federal level is unlikely in the near term. Kansas, which is also a very conservative state, resoundingly rejected a ballot measure in August that would have stripped abortion rights from its state constitution. MichiganIn Michigan, voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to protect not just abortion but reproductive rights broadly.

☆ Michigan Proposal 2: Voters will decide whether voting policies should go into the state constitution
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Michigan Proposal 2 would add several voting policies to the state constitution. Opponents argue that putting the proposal into the state constitution goes too far. Ballot measure detailsKnown as the Voting Policies in Constitution Amendment, the proposal aims to add a slew of new voting policies to Michigan's constitution, including the establishment of a nine-day early voting period, the requirement of a signed affidavit or photo identification for voting, and access to absentee voting. Opponents of the proposal argue that putting the proposal into the constitution is too big of a step. "The kinds of things in it (Proposal 2) I believe are very problematic when you try to put it in a constitution.

☆ Vermont Proposal 2: Voters will decide on removing antiquated slavery language from the state's constitution
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Vermont Proposal 2 would remove antiquated slavery-related language from the state constitution. There is no organized campaign against the proposal, according to Ballotpedia. "Vermont is proud to have been the first state in the Union to outlaw slavery in its constitution, but this proposal to clarify the antiquated language is meaningful as well. There is no organized campaign against the proposal, according to Ballotpedia. The money raceThe proposal has seen no organized fundraising either for or against the measure, according to Ballotpedia.

☆ Oregon Measure 112: Voters will decide on removing the state constitution's language addressing slavery in prisons
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Oregon Measure 112 would change language in the state constitution that addresses slavery and involuntary servitude in prisons. Supporters argue that the slavery language has heavily affected marginalized communities. A Secretary of State's analysis of the measure states: "The measure does not require additional state government revenues or expenditures; however the impact of the measure will depend on potential legal action or changes to inmate work programs." Support and oppositionOregonians Against Slavery & Involuntary Servitude is leading the campaign in support of the measure. Supporters argue that the slavery exception has heavily affected marginalized communities.

☆ Louisiana Amendment 7: Voters will decide on a confusing change to the state's constitution over slavery and indentured servitude
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Louisiana Amendment 7 would ban slavery in the state's constitution, but confusion abounds. The amendment would allow involuntary servitude in the "lawful administration of criminal justice." Ballot measure detailsKnown as the Remove Involuntary Servitude as Punishment for a Crime from Constitution Measure, Louisiana Amendment 7 would eliminate the language in the state constitution that establishes involuntary servitude as punishment. It would, in turn, include language that bars slavery and involuntary servitude except in the case of "lawful administration of criminal justice." The Council for a Better Louisiana opposes the measure, according to the New Orleans outlet.

☆ Alaska Constitutional Convention Question: Voters will decide on a state constitutional convention
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Alaska's Constitutional Convention Question asks voters about hosting a constitutional convention. Supporters argue the convention could be an opportunity to include new rights into the constitution. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA "yes" on the Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would establish a state constitutional convention. Supporters argue the convention could be an opportunity to solidify rights outside of the Alaska Supreme Court. To remove the Alaska Supreme Court from manufacturing a "right to abortion" in our State Constitution.

☆ Tennessee Amendment 3: Voters will decide on expressly banning slavery, including inside of prisons
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tennessee Amendment 3 would change language in the state constitution to expressly ban slavery. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA "yes" on Tennessee Amendment 3 would expressly ban slavery in Tennessee — including in prisons. The amendment would replace the previous language with: "Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited. "Our constitution should reflect our values, and it's important that we not have any loopholes that will say in any circumstance slavery is permissible. "Tennessee's Constitution has expressly prohibited slavery since it was first adopted in 1870, so it's unnecessary to add this amendment to the state constitution.

☆ Illinois Amendment 1: right to collective bargaining measure
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amendment 1 would alter the state's constitution to add a right to collective bargaining. Ballot measure detailsAmendment 1 would add language to the state's constitution that gives employees the fundamental right to organize and collectively bargain at their workplaces to negotiate "wages, hours, and working conditions." Supporters argue that this will enshrine the right to unionize and protect employees from anti-union initiatives and laws that would make collective bargaining more difficult. Opposition to this measure includes the Illinois Policy Institute and the Illinois Republican Party, which argues that the amendment will give union organizations too much power and make it more difficult for business owners to operate in the state. The money raceAccording to Illinois State Board of Elections filings, $13.6 million has been raised in support of Amendment 1.

☆ Missouri Constitutional Convention Question: Voters will decide whether to support a state constitutional convention
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Missouri's Constitutional Convention Question asks voters whether they want a state constitutional convention. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA "yes" on the Missouri Constitutional Convention Question would establish a state constitutional convention. There is not an organized campaign against the measure, according to Ballotpedia. "A constitutional convention right in the middle of a culture war would bring out ideologues of all stripes, and you would have the fiercest political strife. The money raceThe measure has not attracted organized fundraising either for or against the state constitutional question, according to Ballotpedia.

☆ Amendment 1: Iowans could have a state right to own firearms
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amendment 1 would give citizens the right in the state constitution to bear arms. Proponents say that it will help protect citizens' right to carry and own firearms in the state. Supporters argue that this will allow Iowans to keep their guns with strong protections, due to the strict scrutiny requirements. Iowans for Responsible Gun Laws, which is against the amendment, includes gun safety advocates and religious groups. Opponents say that the measure's strict scrutiny language will prevent lawmakers in the state from passing gun safety laws.

☆ Alabama Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question: Voters consider updating the state constitution to remove racist language and fight text bloat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Alabama's Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question would update the state's constitution. The new constitution would remove racist language and reorganize the text. Ballot measure detailsAlabama's Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question would edit the state's constitution to make it easier to read, delete repetitive sections, and get rid of outdated laws and racist language. For example, it would remove language that states that marriage between a white and Black person is illegal. Support and oppositionThere has been bipartisan support of Alabama's Recompiled Constitution Ratification Question as well support from the Southern Poverty Law Center.

☆ New Hampshire Constitutional Convention Question: Voters will choose whether to conduct a state constitutional convention
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

New Hampshire Constitutional Convention Question asks voters about hosting a state constitutional convention. There are no organized campaigns in support of or in opposition to the question, according to Ballotpedia. Since 1894, there have been five instances where voters rejected the question and eight times when voters approved it. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA "yes" on New Hampshire's Constitutional Convention Question would establish a state constitutional convention. Support and oppositionThere are no organized campaigns in support of or in opposition to the question, according to Ballotpedia.

In reversing the half-century precedent, the court left the power to limit or grant abortion rights to the states. In August, a judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the anti-abortion law, which had been inactive in the decades that Roe v. Wade stood. Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic incumbent, has been a champion for abortion rights, but she is fending off a challenge from Republican candidate Tudor Dixon, who called the abortion ballot proposition “radical” in a debate with her. Voters will determine whether to alter the state constitution to explicitly say it does not protect a right to abortion or abortion funding. Abortion rights advocates are challenging those laws.

☆ In Pennsylvania, Democrats' strategy to win voters on abortion rights is tested: 'It's still a powerful part of this election season'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Democrats are pinning their hopes on abortion rights galvanizing enough voters to support them. John Fetterman has pledged to enshrine abortion rights into federal law if he's elected to the US Senate, as his Republican challenger Mehmet Oz opposes abortion rights. In tight races, Democrats in the state like Rep. Susan Wild have argued that Republicans could pass a national abortion ban if they take back Congress. Pennsylvania represents a test of whether Democrats' incessant messaging on abortion will drive turnout and keep them in power. Democrats declared a shift in the political landscape – abortion rights were now on the ballot.

☆ A Michigan judge tried to block an abortion rights measure. His ex-wife says he helped her get an abortion in college.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Jonathan-Allen-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Jonathan Allen | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

On May 18 that year, Jones said, Zahra drove her to the clinic and paid for her abortion. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra. Michigan CourtsAside from Zahra, Jones said she did not immediately tell anyone that she was pregnant in May 1983. The abortion-rights coalition sued to place it on the ballot, and the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the coalition — ordering state officials to put the proposed amendment to voters on Nov. 8. She calculated her menstrual cycle and told Zahra she thought she might be pregnant.

☆ Maryland Question 4: Voters could legalize marijuana usage and possession for adults over 21
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Taiyler Simone Mitchell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Maryland Question 4 would legalize marijuana use for adults over the age of 21. Proponents say that the measure will improve the economy and benefit Maryland residents. Ballot measure detailsAlthough medicinal marijuana use was legalized in Maryland in 2013, Question 4 would add the Marijuana Legalization Amendment to the Maryland state Constitution. The bill would also require state lawmakers to pass laws for the "use, distribution, possession, regulation, and taxation" of marijuana in Maryland, according to the measure text and Ballotpedia. Supporters argue the measure will improve the economy, benefit Maryland residents, and allow law enforcement to focus on combatting violent crime.

☆ Proposal 3: Michigan voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Michigan's Proposal 3 would make pregnancy decisions a state constitutional right. Proponents say that the measure will protect abortion access and medical staff who perform abortions. Currently, Michigan's restrictions on abortion access include parental consent for minors and waiting periods for abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Supporters say the constitutional amendment is necessary to affirm the right to abortion and nullify a 1931 state law that completely bans abortions and threatens abortion providers with up to 15 years of imprisonment. They oppose the proposal because it would cancel out laws on the books that restrict abortions, including parental consent laws.

☆ Proposition 1: Californians will vote to make abortion a constitutional right
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Proposition 1 would make abortion and contraception access a state constitutional right. Supporters say the measure will further protect abortion access for Californians. Ballot measure detailsAfter the US Supreme Court ruled that the right to abortion is no longer federally protected, many states decided to implement abortion bans. However, states like California are taking a different route and voting to continue protecting abortion and contraceptive access as a fundamental right. The constitutional amendment will not change much on abortion law in the state, according to the state's Legislative Analyst's Office.

☆ Proposal 5: Vermont will vote to protect reproductive autonomy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Vermont's Proposal 5, or Article 22, would make reproductive autonomy a state constitutional right. Proponents say that the measure will further protect abortion and contraception access. Currently, the state of Vermont has no restriction on abortion access and allows for abortions throughout a pregnancy, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Vermont Right to Life is leading the opposition, and argues that the amendment will make it harder to pass laws in the future that would ban or restrict abortion. What experts are sayingAs of October, 75% of Vermont voters would vote yes on Proposal 5, while 18% would vote no and 6% are unsure, a University of New Hampshire survey found.

☆ Amendment 2: Kentucky voters could establish that citizens don't have the right to abortion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kentucky's Amendment 3 will change the constitution to clarify that the right to abortion does not exist. Opponents argue that it will make it more difficult to pass future abortion rights legislation. Currently, there are three lawsuits challenging abortion law in Kentucky, all of which assert that the state's constitution provides a right to abortions. Those in support argue that the amendment is necessary to remove future legal challenges to the state's abortion law. Those opposed say the amendment will make it harder to pass abortion rights legislation in the state or argue that a person's right to abortion is protected.

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