Election Outcome
voters rejected Amendment 4, which aimed to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, falling short of the 60% threshold with about 57% in favor. This marks a significant defeat for abortion advocates in the .
The amendment's failure means Florida's six-week abortion ban remains in effect, with no alterations to the state's current laws on abortion access. This result contrasts with the broader national trend where similar measures have succeeded post-Dobbs decision.
Political and Social Reactions
Florida Governor and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops publicly opposed the amendment, celebrating its defeat as a win for their respective causes. DeSantis labeled the amendment as deceptive, while the bishops expressed relief and reiterated their stance against abortion.
Despite the defeat, supporters of abortion rights view the outcome as a mandate for legislative action to address Florida's abortion ban. The campaign behind Amendment 4 highlighted the majority support for abortion rights among Floridians, challenging state legislators to respond.