Voters in several states are considering ballot measures on abortion, voter identification and redistricting
Voters across states are deciding measures on abortion, redistricting and voter ID, the Toronto Star reported. Republican-led legislatures in North Carolina and Ohio referred proposals to add existing voter ID requirements to state constitutions. Redistricting measures could affect 2028 elections; abortion measures are on ballots in Idaho, Nevada and Virginia. The votes coincide with midterms that will determine control of Congress.
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Voters in several states are considering ballot measures on abortion, voter identification and redistricting, putting election rules and political representation before the electorate, the Toronto Star reported. In Idaho and Nevada, proposals would block bans on abortion before fetal viability, which the Star said is usually considered after about 21 weeks. A Virginia amendment would ensure abortion is allowed during the first two trimesters. Measures referred by Republican-led legislatures in North Carolina and Ohio would put existing voter ID requirements in their state constitutions. The Star said redistricting measures could affect the 2028 elections, but the excerpt provides no further detail. The measures also test support for Donald Trump’s priorities, including reshaping congressional districts and strengthening voter ID rules. They are on the ballot alongside a midterm election that will determine control of Congress, state legislatures and many governorships.
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The Toronto Star reports that states were voting on voter-ID and redistricting measures, consistent with the proposed event. The Taipei Times result’s visible text is unrelated and does not independently corroborate it.