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Montana Becomes Eighth State to Place Abortion Rights on November Ballot

Aug 21, 2024, 02:37 AM

Montana has become the eighth state to place an abortion rights initiative on the November ballot. This measure will allow voters to decide whether to protect the right to an abortion in the state's constitution. The move comes amid a critical and competitive U.S. Senate race in Montana, which could potentially impact the re-election campaign of Senator Jon Tester. Montana's decision follows similar actions by other states, including Arizona, reflecting a growing trend of putting abortion rights directly to voters.