Kansas abortion amendment

In the first election test after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would have allowed ...

Before the vote on Tuesday, which coincided with primary elections, Scott Schwab, the Republican secretary of state, predicted that around 36 percent of Kansas voters would participate, up slightly from the primary in 2020, a presidential election year. Kansas voters are generally conservative on many issues, but polling before the referendum suggested a close race and nuanced public opinions on abortion. Even before the Supreme Court’s action, nearly half of the abortions performed in Kansas involved out-of-state residents. In 1993, a woman who opposed abortion shot and injured Dr. George Tiller, one of only a few American physicians who performed late-term abortions. “Voting yes doesn’t mean that abortion won’t be allowed, it means we’re going to allow our legislators to determine the scope of abortion,” said Mary Jane Muchow of Overland Park, Kan., who supported the amendment. That state-level fight over abortion limits took on far greater meaning after the nation’s top court overturned Roe, opening the door in June for states to go beyond restrictions and outlaw abortions entirely. Many Kansans who support abortion rights said they feared that a total or near-total abortion ban would be passed within months While Kansas has a history of voting for governors of both parties, the state almost always backs Republicans for president — Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 was a notable exception. They used their supermajorities in the Legislature last year to place the issue on the 2022 ballot. Registered Republicans far outnumber Democrats in Kansas — and abortion rights activists made explicit appeals to unaffiliated voters and center-right voters. The decisive margin — 60 to 39 percent, with about 80 percent of the votes counted as of Tuesday night — came as a surprise, and after frenzied campaigns with both sides pouring millions into advertising and knocking on doors throughout a sweltering final campaign stretch. Wade, the landmark decision that had protected abortion rights throughout the country.

Kansas special election Aug. 2, 2022, results for yes and no votes on Value Them Both anti-abortion constitutional amendment passing or failing.

The amendment itself does not ban abortion. More recent data covering the month after the late-June decision has not yet been released. "It could show that Kansas is willing to go forward with progress, not just in this issue, but in other cases as well." Republicans enjoy a sizeable advantage in registered voters, outnumbering Democrats by more than 350,000 people. She was one of several Kansas voters who on Monday received an anonymous, mass text message urging her to vote yes to protect women’s reproductive rights. Top Republican politicians and anti-abortion lobbyists have avoided answering whether they will pursue a ban if the amendment passes. Violators could run afoul of state electioneering law. The group behind the text didn't identify itself. The biggest opposition group did fundraise more money than the primary coalition supporting the constitutional amendment. A late text message blast falsely characterized what a "yes" vote means. Polling data has been hard to come by, with both campaigns hesitant to share internal survey results. "Yes" vote advocates slightly outspent the "no" vote side, $6.7 million compared to $6.4 million, according to mid-July campaign finance statistics.

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The question before voters, in the form of a confusingly worded constitutional amendment, was whether to end the right to abortion in Kansas by voting “yes” or ...

“It is critical that pro-life candidates go on offense to expose the extremism of Democrats’ policy goals for nationalized abortion on demand paid for by taxpayers.” But audio obtained by Kansas Reflector revealed that supporters of the abortion amendment already had legislation in mind that would ban abortion from conception until birth, without exceptions. The amendment’s defeat means abortion will continue to be legal — and heavily regulated — in Kansas. “We put in the work and these numbers speak for themself.” Opponents of the amendment have complained about its misleading language. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. The proposed constitutional amendment is a reaction to a 2019 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court, which struck down a state law banning a common second-term abortion procedure. That meant abortion remained legal in Kansas when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. “I’m proud to say that Kansans stood up for our fundamental rights today.” Can you believe it?” President Joe Biden, in a statement, said the vote makes clear “the majority of Americans agree that women should have access to abortion and should have the right to make their own health care decisions.” The question before voters, in the form of a confusingly worded constitutional amendment, was whether to end the right to abortion in Kansas by voting “yes” or preserve the right by voting “no.”

See full results and maps from the Kansas primary elections.

In the first abortion-related vote since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansans opted to protect abortion access.

Abortion providers have started working to open new clinics in states like Illinois and New Mexico. But the looming threat of a ban had so far deterred many from doing the same in Kansas. It’s not immediately clear if the amendment’s defeat will change that. “The pressure is there to do much more with the same amount of appointments,” said Zach Gingrich-Gaylord, a spokesperson for Trust Women, which operates a clinic in Wichita. “We could schedule ridiculous amounts out, like nine months. In Kansas, the state Supreme Court held in 2019 that their constitution guarantees the right to an abortion — a ruling that has barred state legislators from passing laws that might ban or heavily restrict access to the procedure. Kansas, which is home to five abortion clinics, has become a major access point for the procedure. Wait times are two or three weeks for appointments, and clinicians are increasingly referring patients to abortion facilities in Colorado, New Mexico and Illinois. Wade was overturned, Kansas voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have specified that the right to terminate a pregnancy isn’t protected.

Get the latest updates the 2022 Kansas primary elections, including a vote on a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, U.S. House and Senate primaries and ...

Any new abortion restrictions would need to clear an extremely high level of “strict scrutiny” from the court to become law. A ban would not go in place immediately, but legislators would be able to pass one. Want to have results delivered to your inbox at the end of the night?

Result charts here for the big 3 ballot items for Lawrence voters: the constitutional amendment, Douglas County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, ...

Only two Kansas House of Representatives seats that include parts of Lawrence and/or Douglas County necessitated primaries this year. Democrats Patrick Kelly (incumbent) and Dustin Stumblingbear are facing off in the primary election. Republican Jerry Moran is the incumbent. See the maps and info at this link to see if you’re in District 1. Please note on each chart how many precincts are included in the results. Read more about that here.

Abortion rights forces scored an upset victory in Kansas on Tuesday when voters rejected an amendment that would have allowed the state legislature to ban ...

And a 2021 survey conducted by Fort Hays State University found that over 50 percent of Kansans agreed with the statement: “The Kansas government should not place any regulations on the circumstances under which women can get abortions.” “People make a lot of assumptions about Kansas,” said Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.), the sole Democrat in the state’s congressional delegation, who flipped a previously red district in 2018. “Now I fear they’re going to restrict all abortions again and we’re going to be left back in the Dark Ages.” “This act of desperation won’t stop the voters of Kansas from protecting their constitutional rights and freedom.” Hundreds of volunteers from around the country converged on the state to knock on hundreds of thousands of doors. Not only is Kansas a solidly red state that twice voted for President Donald Trump, but also the supermajority Republican legislature decided to schedule the vote for the primary instead of the general election. The anti-abortion campaign seized on this trend, warning in ads that the state would become an “abortion destination” like California if the amendment failed. Some lawn signs for the “Value Them Both” campaign had NO spray painted over them in black capital letters. The results were also hailed by abortion-rights groups around the country that see the defeat of the Kansas referendum as a blueprint for future efforts in cities and states across the country. “Anti-choice lawmakers take note: The voters have spoken, and they will turn out at the ballot box to oppose efforts to restrict reproductive freedom.” “This level of government overreach — literally interfering in the decisions a physician and patient make together — has resonated with people in Kansas,” she said. Turnout for the primary also soared above usual levels Tuesday, and in some counties was closer to the participation usually seen in a presidential election.

The Value Them Both amendment on abortion failed in Kansas, with thousands voting no, which makes no change to the state constitution.

Voters in Kansas are set to cast their vote on abortion restrictions in Tuesday's primary election. TOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas voters on Tuesday protected the right ...

Opponents of the measure predicted that the anti-abortion groups and lawmakers behind the measure would push quickly for an abortion ban if voters approved it. A similar question is likely headed to the November ballot in Michigan. "I want her to have the same rights my mother has had most of her life." A 2019 state Supreme Court decision declared that access to abortion is a "fundamental" right under the state's Bill of Rights, preventing a ban and potentially thwarting legislative efforts to enact new restrictions. The referendum was closely watched as a barometer of liberal and moderate voters' anger over the June ruling scrapping the nationwide right to abortion. Wade in June. It was a major victory for abortion rights advocates following weeks in which many states in the South and Midwest largely banned abortion.

Kansans voted against a ballot measure on Tuesday that would have allowed state lawmakers to further restrict abortion access in the wake of the US Supreme ...

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly opposed the ballot measure, and has said that “every woman’s reproductive decisions should be left to her, her family, and her physician,” opposing any legislation that would interfere with those decisions. House Bill 2746 would have made it a felony to perform an abortion from the moment of fertilization, with exceptions for cases involving an ectopic pregnancy. The court ruling has helped protect abortion in Kansas: The state permits the procedure up to 22 weeks of pregnancy with some restrictions, including mandatory ultrasounds and counseling and parental consent in cases involving minors.

Get the latest updates the 2022 Kansas primary elections, including a vote on a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, U.S. House and Senate primaries and ...

The board oversees public schools and represents the educational interests of the state. There are 125 state representatives in the Kansas House, each serving a two year term at a time. The state board of education has 10 members elected for four year terms. The position is currently held by Scott Schwab, a Republican who is running for re-election. The state’s current treasurer is Lynn Rogers, a Democrat who was appointed by Kelly in 2021 after Republican Jake LaTurner was elected to Congress. The state treasurer’s office handles items such as bond services, cash management, the state’s education savings program and unclaimed property. The attorney general serves a four-year term. As expected, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly easily won the Democratic nominations for governor, and Attorney General Derek Schmidt will be her opponent in November. Want to have results delivered to your inbox at the end of the night? The office also defends consumers from fraud. Any new abortion restrictions would need to clear an extremely high level of “strict scrutiny” from the court to become law. Check back here throughout the night to see the latest.

Kansas voters in a landslide Tuesday defeated a constitutional amendment that would have stripped residents of abortion rights, defying polling and ...

“It is critical that pro-life candidates go on offense to expose the extremism of Democrats’ policy goals for nationalized abortion on demand paid for by taxpayers.” But audio obtained by Kansas Reflector revealed that supporters of the abortion amendment already had legislation in mind that would ban abortion from conception until birth, without exceptions. The amendment’s defeat means abortion will continue to be legal — and heavily regulated — in Kansas. Opponents of the amendment have complained about its misleading language. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. “We put in the work and these numbers speak for themself.” The proposed constitutional amendment is a reaction to a 2019 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court, which struck down a state law banning a common second-term abortion procedure. That meant abortion remained legal in Kansas when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. So I’m just happy and I’m not moved to tears often, so I’m kind of embarrassed, but I’m just really happy.” “I was so scared,” Rattan said. “I’m proud to say that Kansans stood up for our fundamental rights today.” Can you believe it?”

Kansas voters in a landslide Tuesday defeated a constitutional amendment that would have stripped residents of abortion rights, defying polling and ...

“It is critical that pro-life candidates go on offense to expose the extremism of Democrats’ policy goals for nationalized abortion on demand paid for by taxpayers.” But audio obtained by Kansas Reflector revealed that supporters of the abortion amendment already had legislation in mind that would ban abortion from conception until birth, without exceptions. The amendment’s defeat means abortion will continue to be legal — and heavily regulated — in Kansas. Opponents of the amendment have complained about its misleading language. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. “We put in the work and these numbers speak for themself.” The proposed constitutional amendment is a reaction to a 2019 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court, which struck down a state law banning a common second-term abortion procedure. That meant abortion remained legal in Kansas when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. So I’m just happy and I’m not moved to tears often, so I’m kind of embarrassed, but I’m just really happy.” “I was so scared,” Rattan said. “I’m proud to say that Kansans stood up for our fundamental rights today.” Can you believe it?”

Voters in a landslide Tuesday defeated a proposed amendment to the Kansas constitution that would have stripped residents of abortion rights.

But audio obtained by Kansas Reflector revealed that supporters of the abortion amendment already had legislation in mind that would ban abortion from conception until birth, without exceptions. The amendment’s defeat means abortion will continue to be legal — and heavily regulated — in Kansas. Forecasters with Cook Political Report and FiveThirtyEight predicted early in the evening that the amendment would fail, possibly by a double-digit margin. The proposed constitutional amendment is a reaction to a 2019 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court, which struck down a state law banning a common second-term abortion procedure. That meant abortion remained legal in Kansas when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Meanwhile, 3,200 Missourians travelled to Kansas that year for an abortion and more than 6,000 to Illinois.

Abortion rights supporters cheer as the proposed Kansas constitutional amendment fails as they watch the call from the networks during the pro-choice Kansas for ...

How the Kansas vote resonates in those states remains to be seen. In more immediate terms, the ballot measure's defeat -- on a day of extraordinary turnout -- also provides a clear indication that the desire to defend abortion rights could be a potent issue for Democrats in the coming midterm elections. While Kansas got their word in, millions of Americans in other states are unlikely to have a similar opportunity -- at least not anytime soon. In the 2018 midterm primary, the figure was lower: 457,598. in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Across party lines, abortion rights are popular and the Supreme Court's ruling is not.

Resounding victory for pro-choice campaign in first test of public opinion after Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs Wade.