Michigan joined voters in California and Vermont by protecting abortion rights in its state constitution. In Kentucky, the anti-abortion measure has not been called.
, even though she believes that any ban likely would have some narrow exceptions."In a perfect world, I personally would want all life preserved," she said.
Even so, the messaging appeared to resonate with some Michigan voters, including Brian Bauer, 64, of Mundy Township, who said the proposal was confusing and voted against it.Bauer is an abortion opponent who supports some limited exceptions,"but nobody’s willing to throw any kind of compromise ... it’s either a yes or no vote."
, the ballot measure would amend the state constitution to say there is no right to abortion. The Republican-controlled Legislature has already passed a near-total ban on abortion. The measure would not change that, but the results could shadow the legal battle returning to a courtroom a week after Election Day.Lawmakers added the proposed amendment to the ballot last year, a move that some thought would drive more conservative voters to the polls.
At a elementary school in Simpsonville, a small town outside of Louisville, 71-year-old voter Jim Stewart said he voted for Paul, calling him"the only one on TV making sense."
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