Voters in several states will likely see abortion-related constitutional amendments on the ballot for the 2026 midterm elections. Missouri and Nevada have already certified ballot measures for 2026 that would loosen restrictions.
Another year of action and uncertainty in America’s abortion care system is coming to a close, after states that weighed in on abortion rights in the 2024 election continue to grapple with the impact of those votes.
Abortion is likely not going to be a motivating cause for most voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections, following a downward trend in the issue’s importance since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.