Abortion rights advocates vow to keep fighting after Amendment 4 defeat
After months of a heated campaign about the future of abortion rights in Florida post-Roe v. Wade, voters defeated the Amendment 4 abortion rights constitutional amendment in Tuesday’s election, as it fell short of the 60% threshold to pass.
The measure only had 57% of support with 94% of votes counted, which means Florida’s existing six-week abortion ban will remain in place.
“We are profoundly disappointed with today’s result that reflects the will of only a minority of voters,” said Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, and one of the leaders of the Yes on 4 campaign. “Planned Parenthood health centers in Florida have seen firsthand th...
