Arizona Abortion Rights Initiative Submits 823K Signatures for November Ballot

Jul 3, 2024, 04:32 PM

Arizona abortion-rights advocates have submitted over 823,000 signatures, more than double the required 383,923, to place an initiative on the November ballot. The initiative aims to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution. This effort, led by the group Arizona for Abortion Access, marks the highest number of signatures ever collected in the state's history. Despite opposition from anti-abortion activists and campaigns like 'It Goes Too Far,' the initiative has garnered significant support, with one in five Arizona voters signing the petition. The signatures were delivered to the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, with Republican observers present. The temperature at the time of delivery was 94 degrees, and Arizona is considered a key swing state.