In June 2026, a Kansas City judge struck down Missouri abortion clinic safety laws, including requirements for clinic inspections, informed consent, and protections for babies with Down syndrome and those able to feel pain. Similar abortion-related ballot measures are pending in Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia, with Missouri voters given a chance to repeal the 2024 abortion amendment in the November 2026 election.
Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November to repeal a 2024 amendment that legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy and to prohibit gender transition surgeries for minors, aiming to restore previous pro-life protections in the state. In Idaho, Prop 1 seeks to remove current abortion bans by establishing a right to abortion up to viability with expanded exceptions, and pro-life advocates urge voters to reject this amendment to maintain the state's abortion-free status.
Abortion will be on several state ballots this year, including important ones in Missouri and Idaho. Missouri became one of the first states to be abortion-free following the Dobbs decision in 2022 and has maintained that status for nearly two years. The article emphasizes the significance of these upcoming ballot measures in pro-life states, highlighting Missouri's early adoption of abortion restrictions after the Dobbs ruling.
Efforts to support pro-life candidates and oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood in the upcoming election, focusing on swing states like Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Alaska. It emphasizes the importance of winning key congressional seats to renew measures that defund Planned Parenthood and advance pro-life legislation.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC have contacted over 750,000 voters in North Carolina through their Voter Contact Program to oppose pro-abortion Democrats in the midterm elections, with plans to reach 1 million homes by Election Day.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has officially opposed Idaho's Proposition 1, a pro-abortion ballot measure that would legalize abortion through viability and after viability for certain reasons, urging its nearly 483,000 members in Idaho to vote no. The Church condemns elective abortion for personal or social convenience but allows exceptions when the mother's health or life is in serious jeopardy or when the baby has a severe diagnosis, and it encourages respectful opposition to the measure in line with Christlike love and civility.
Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot has vowed to decriminalize abortion by April 2027 regardless of the Holy See's approval, with legislation requiring the signature of either the President of France or the Bishop of Urgell. Despite ongoing discussions with the Holy See, which opposes abortion, the government aims to pass the law before the upcoming parliamentary elections, though the specific parameters of the proposal have not yet been published.
The University of Illinois Chicago's School of Law has approved Planned Parenthood of Illinois as a qualified employer for its federal work study program, allowing law students to earn wages working at the abortion provider. Additionally, UIC's School of Nursing runs fellowships that train clinicians to perform abortions, funded in part by a $2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health, with these programs supported by state legislation influenced by a student referendum organized by Planned Parenthood's campus chapter.
In November, voters in Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia will decide on abortion-related ballot initiatives that could either protect or expand abortion rights in their states. These measures include Idaho's Proposition 1 to create a right to abortion, Missouri's Amendment 3 to repeal the constitutional right to abortion, Nevada's Question 6 to establish a constitutional right to abortion, and Virginia's reproductive freedom amendment allowing abortion at any point in pregnancy with a broad health exception.
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began in Virginia on September 18, featuring three state constitutional amendments placed on the ballot by the Democrat-controlled legislature. These amendments include enshrining abortion through the end of pregnancy as a state constitutional right, removing the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman to include same-sex and gender identity considerations, and automatically restoring voting rights to convicted felons upon completion of their sentences.
Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that changes Article I, Section 11 of the state constitution to allow abortion up to birth with minimal restrictions, including a mental health standard and no parental permission for minors. Polls show initial support for the amendment, but opposition increases when voters learn about its full implications, and the pro-life community is actively working to increase voter turnout against it despite being outspent financially.
The 2026 elections will be crucial in determining control of the Senate, with Republicans currently holding a slim majority of 53 seats to the Democrats' 47, and Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. Ten states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas—are identified as the most competitive Senate races, where pro-life voter turnout could significantly impact the election outcomes.
A recent SLU/YouGov poll of 900 likely Missouri voters in August shows a close split on Amendment 3, with 43% planning to vote yes and 44% planning to vote no, reflecting a decline in support since February when 50% supported it. The amendment seeks to reinstate regulations on abortion facilities, restore informed consent and parental consent for minors, limit taxpayer funding for abortion, prohibit fetal organ harvesting, and ban transgender procedures for minors, while not banning abortion in cases of rape, incest, emergencies, or fetal anomalies.
The upcoming midterm elections include four statewide ballot measures related to abortion in Missouri, Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia, each proposing different levels of abortion access and restrictions. Despite the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision returning abortion policy to the states, the article emphasizes that the pro-life movement's goal to make abortion unthinkable remains ongoing and that grassroots activism continues to be crucial in shaping the nation's future on this issue.
Democrat Blake Gendebien, running in New York's 21st Congressional District, has been recorded expressing support for unrestricted abortion, universal background checks and gun-storage laws, and broad vaccination mandates, contrasting with his moderate campaign image. The district, which heavily favored Trump in 2024, has drawn national Democratic attention, but Gendebien's explicit positions on contentious issues have led Republicans to challenge his moderate portrayal as a campaign strategy.
Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional amendment affecting Article I, Section 11, which concerns due process protections related to when life begins, with the amendment specifying that these protections apply only after a baby is outside the mother. Polls show support for the amendment, but when voters are informed of its implications, including abortion up to birth and other provisions, support decreases significantly, raising concerns about the ballot language and voter understanding.
Up to 10,000 people attended a pro-life rally in Sydney supporting John Ruddick MLC's 2025 bill to ban sex-selective abortions, which was defeated by the NSW Legislative Council 21–16. Despite the bill's defeat, pro-life advocate Dr Joanna Howe announced plans to replace Nationals politicians with One Nation candidates in the next election to advance anti-abortion legislation, while Ruddick refuted accusations that the bill was racist and emphasized the need to protect unborn girls from sex-selective abortion.
Virginia voters will soon decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish an absolute right to abortion, with language that does not restrict abortion rights to adults and could allow unaccompanied minors to obtain abortions at any time for any reason. Pro-life advocates, including Catholic Bishop Barry Knestout, are actively opposing the amendment by warning that it threatens health regulations protecting women and could lead to increased abortion extremism in the state.
Virginia voters will decide on November 3rd two amendments sponsored by Northern Virginia Democrats: one to enshrine unrestricted abortion rights up to birth in the state constitution, and another to remove the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage while codifying recognition of transgender identity. The abortion amendment would protect a broad range of reproductive health care including abortion and reduce parental oversight, while the same-sex marriage amendment eliminates religious liberty protections and supports commercial surrogacy as a family formation method for homosexual couples.
Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew R. Byrne was the sole judge opposing the dismissal of a legal challenge to Ohio's six-week abortion ban after voters passed a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights.
National Right to Life has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for election to the U.S. Senate, citing his consistent defense of life during his service as attorney general.
Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA) is investing about $1 million into a direct voter contact campaign across three priority House districts in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada ahead of the November midterm elections. The group aims to expand its outreach efforts in these key battleground districts.
The 2026 ballot measures on abortion include initiatives in Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia, each with specified pro-life or pro-abortion voting positions. Detailed information and resources for fighting or ending abortion in these states are available at EndAbortion.us and Ballotpedia as referenced in the article.
All of us in the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon face very serious legal threats to the sacredness of human life and the sanctity of marriage. During the upcoming election season, from September the 18th to November the 3rd, two dangerous ballot initiatives will be brought before all voters... MORE
Last week, YouGov, in conjunction with St. Louis University, released the results of a recent poll of over 900 likely Missouri voters. The poll contained a question on Missouri’s Amendment Three, which would remove the right to an abortion from Missouri’s constitution and prohibit gender transition procedures for minors. The results indicate that Amendment Three […] The post Missouri Must Vote for Amendment 3 to Save Babies From Abortions appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Majority of those polled want Government to pause debate and prioritise improving palliative, social and end-of-life care. Click here to read the full article
A Democrat reflects on their ideological journey toward pro-life views, influenced by concerns about factory farming, the teachings of Popes Francis and Leo, and encounters with compassionate pro-life advocates. The reflection highlights challenges within the Democratic Party's stance on abortion, the impact of the Dobbs decision, and suggests the pro-life movement might gain more support by moderating on issues other than abortion to appeal to centrist and center-left voters.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, faces opposition from some Muslim voters at the Islamic Society of North America's annual conference due to his positions on abortion and LGBTQ rights. Despite these disagreements, some attendees expressed their intention to support him to improve their community's representation, comparing him to a 'male version' of Ilhan Omar. The conference took place in Detroit over Labor Day weekend, where El-Sayed delivered the marquee speech amid controversy over his past remarks, and some Muslim voters criticized the Republican Party and former President Trump on issues like foreign wars and the cost of living.
As someone who recently found out I’m pregnant—whoo-hoo, six weeks!—I’m looking at this election through a new lens, with a fresh perspective on the kind of Michigan I want to help create for the next generation. John James is running … Read more › The post Whitt-en For Life: What This Election Means for the Next Generation appeared first on Right to Life of Michigan .
