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US State Elections: Abortion and Marijuana Referendums
US state elections this Tuesday include numerous referendums on abortion rights and marijuana legalization, with significant political implications.
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- What is the main issue with Arizona's abortion laws?
- Arizona's referendum aims to clarify its abortion laws, which have been in legal flux since the overturning of Roe v Wade.
- How many states are holding referendums on abortion rights?
- Eleven states have referendums on abortion rights, aiming to enshrine the right to abortion up to fetal viability in their state constitutions.
- How many states will vote on the legalization of Marijuana?
- Four states will vote on legalizing marijuana, following the lead of 24 states where it's already legal, with 13 of those legalizations occurring through referendums.
- What types of elections are taking place in US states this Tuesday?
- This Tuesday's elections in US states include 146 referendums, alongside presidential, senatorial, and house elections.
- What is the current status of abortion laws in Florida, and what will be voted on?
- Florida, under Governor DeSantis, has a referendum on expanding abortion access to the point of fetal viability, despite the current six-week ban.