Florida Abortion Amendment Fails

Florida Abortion Amendment Fails

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Florida Abortion Amendment Fails

Florida's Amendment 4, aiming to protect abortion rights, fails; DeSantis's tactics criticized; marijuana legalization also fails.

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What was the outcome of Amendment 4 in Florida?
Amendment 4, seeking to protect abortion rights in Florida up to fetal viability, failed to garner the necessary 60% support to pass.
How did Governor DeSantis campaign against Amendment 4?
Governor Ron DeSantis, who heavily campaigned against the amendment, used state funds for advertisements opposing it, prompting criticism.
Who were the winners and losers in the Amendment 4 outcome?
The failure of Amendment 4 is a setback for reproductive rights groups, while a victory for the Republicans and Governor DeSantis.
What did the exit poll reveal about Floridians' views on abortion?
Despite the amendment's failure, an exit poll revealed that 64% of Florida voters support abortion legality in most or all cases.
Were there any other significant ballot measures that failed in Florida?
Besides the abortion ban, another amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida also failed to pass.