Voters on Nov. 3 protected or expanded abortion access in Virginia, Nevada and Missouri, while Idaho voters rejected a measure that would have established reproductive rights in state law [vox.com][npr.org][presstelegram.com]. Nevada voters approved the constitutional amendment for the second time, as required to add it to the state constitution [npr.org][ahram.org.eg]. Virginia’s amendment establishes a constitutional right to reproductive freedom, including abortion access during the first two trimesters and rights related to contraception and fertility care [npr.org][presstelegram.com]. Missouri voters rejected lawmakers’ proposed rollback of the abortion-rights amendment voters approved in 2024, leaving that protection in place [vox.com][presstelegram.com]. Voters have approved a series of state abortion-rights ballot measures since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Idaho’s rejection leaves its existing ban in place [vox.com][npr.org]. Opponents of Virginia’s amendment have filed a lawsuit challenging its enforcement [vox.com]. Highlights: • Virginia rules: The amendment changes the approval requirement for third-trimester abortions from three physicians to one. Advocates say the change could help in emergencies, including in rural areas [vox.com]. • Missouri proposal: The rejected measure would have allowed abortion only for medical emergencies or fetal anomalies, and for rape or incest up to 12 weeks of pregnancy; it also would have prohibited some gender-affirming care for minors [presstelegram.com][vox.com]. • Idaho campaign: National reproductive-rights groups largely avoided investing in the campaign [vox.com]. • Ballot limits: Some states with abortion bans or early pregnancy limits do not allow citizens to place constitutional amendments on the ballot, leaving that decision to legislatures [vox.com]. • National views: An exit poll cited by Slate found that 63% of voters said abortion should be legal in most or all cases [slate.com]. Perspectives: Americans United for Life: Spokesperson Sarah Zagorski said the anti-abortion movement should intensify education and grassroots work after the election results [vox.com]. (Vox) Opponents of Virginia Question 1: They argued that changing the late-pregnancy approval requirement could reduce safety [vox.com]. (Vox) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The church urged Idaho voters to reject Proposition 1 through a letter read in congregations [slate.com]. (Slate) "We will see more doctors leave the state as a result of this election" — Melanie Folwell, executive director of Idahoans United for Women and Families Sources: • Abortion rights weren’t the story of the midterms. They still won. - vox.com • Big Night for Democrats Hides Conservatives’ Victories on Ballot Measures - dailysignal.com • What the Democratic Tsunami in the Midterms Means for Abortion Rights - slate.com • Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns - npr.org • Pure Evil: Leftist Women Chant 'Abortion Is So Back, Baby' on Video - pjmedia.com • Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates - nmsuroundup.com • Abortion Wins in 3 States Amid Major Democratic Victories in U.S. Midterms - ncregister.com • In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts - kare11.com • Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures - International - World - ahram.org.eg • Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump’s redistricting in state ballot measures - presstelegram.com • Abortion wins in three states amid major Democratic victories in U.S. midterms - thecatholicthing.org • Abortion wins in 3 states amid major Democratic victories in U.S. midterms - ewtnnews.com • Abortion wins in 3 states amid major Democratic victories in US midterms - angelusnews.com • ‘I don’t feel like libbing out’: LGBTQ+ rights took blows in these states despite midterm election blue wave - fastcompany.com • Las 'otras midterms': prohibición del foie gras, apoyo al derecho al aborto y rechazo a la redistribución de distritos de Trump - eldiario.es --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News