Abortion Rights: Key Ballot Measure in U.S. Battleground States

Abortion rights will appear on ballots in at least eight U.S. states during the Nov. 5 election. Key battlegrounds include Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, impacting both the presidential race and control of Congress. Democrats, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, aim to rally support, while Republicans grapple with the issue post-Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling.

Abortion rights will be a critical issue on the November 5 election ballot in at least eight U.S. states, including Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, which could influence the outcome of the presidential race and congressional control.

Vice President Kamala Harris spearheads the Democratic effort to garner support for abortion rights measures, targeting both left-leaning and independent voters. Following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to eliminate a nationwide right to abortion, Republican lawmakers have faced significant challenges, with the issue contributing to limited gains in the 2022 midterm elections.

In battleground states, measures to amend state constitutions to protect abortion rights will be pivotal. Arizona and Nevada already have Senate races that may determine party control, while Florida requires a higher threshold of support for constitutional amendments. As the election draws near, the abortion debate continues to polarize voters and shape political campaigns.

(With inputs from agencies.)