Florida, abortion and DeSantis

Pro-lifers credit rejection of Florida's pro-abortion amendment to DeSantis' outspoken opposition
Floridians rejected the proposal to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution after they learned it would open the floodgates for taxpayer-funded abortion "at any time" and "for any reason," one pro-life advocate said.
DeSantis keeps the ‘Florida brand’ going with defeat of marijuana, abortion amendments
DeSantis led an aggressive, months-long campaign against Amendment 3, which sought to legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4, which would have broadened abortion access in the state — frequently leveraging the power of state government and using taxpayer dollars to defeat the measures.
Florida’s abortion amendment fails — here’s why
The state previously had a 15-week ban, but the six-week ban took effect in May. Florida’s ban has effectively shut off abortion access in the South, where neighboring states already enforce near-total abortion bans or severe restrictions. Abortion rights advocates were hoping to change that, and spent nearly $100 million on the effort.
DeSantis claims victory over Florida abortion, marijuana amendments as supporters celebrate: 'Praise God'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Tuesday that an amendment that would have created a constitutional right to abortion and another that would have legalized marijuana failed.
Body blow for Dems as FL voters reject abortion, dope amendments, DeSantis cheers big win
Democrat-backed amendments that would have guaranteed abortion and legalized weed were both defeated by Florida voters.
Amendment 1 fails: Florida voters reject partisan election of school board members
Millions of Floridians have cast their votes in the 2024 General Election. Six proposed constitutional amendments were on the November ballot.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Fights to Defeat State Abortion, Marijuana Ballot Measures
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't on the ballot Tuesday but his future ambitions are on the line, as the one-time Republican challenger to Donald Trump works to defeat state ballot measures that would legalize marijuana and restore abortion rights.
Florida voters reject abortion rights amendment
Florida voters narrowly rejected a ballot measure to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: A ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy will remain the law of the land.
Florida abortion ballot measure, Amendment 4, struggles; DeSantis declares victory
Amendment 4 would have restored allowing abortion in Florida up to "fetal viability," usually around 24 weeks. DeSantis harnessed the power of state government and millions in tax
Florida Abortion Amendment Falls Short Following Aggressive Opposition by Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis waged an unprecedented campaign to block Amendment 4, which needed 60 percent support to pass and would have enshrined abortion rights.
DeSantis a 'Big Part' of Republicans Flipping Florida, Fox Host Says
Former President Donald Trump easily won Florida, once a swing state, for a third consecutive time on Tuesday night.
DeSantis floats Florida surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo as candidate for Trump's HHS secretary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advocating for President-elect Donald Trump to tap Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo for the role of HHS secretary.
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Can DeSantis run for Florida governor again in 2026? What to know about term limits
Gov. Ron DeSantis was not on the ballot Tuesday, but his influence was felt. The state itself saw the highest percentage of voter turnout in more than 30 years. Republicans in general outperformed ...
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Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for Failure of Florida, South Dakota Abortion Amendments
The anti-abortion doctors who appeared alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis for four of his events campaigning against Florida's ...
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Highly-Contested Abortion Ballot Initiative Fails In Florida, Preserving Six-Week Ban
Floridians rejected a measure to enshrine a constitutional right to abortion Tuesday, retaining the state’s six-week ban.
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Poll: Majority of Floridians support Amendments 3 and 4
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer gives an update on early polling of voters' support of Amendments 3 and 4 on the Florida ballot. Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4 would ...