Map Shows Every State Where Abortion is on the Ballot in 2026 Midterm
Summary
In the 2026 midterm elections, voters in four U.S. states—Virginia, Nevada, Idaho, and Missouri—will decide on abortion-related questions. These ballot measures include protecting abortion rights and repealing a recent amendment to ban abortion except in certain cases.Key Facts
- Four states have abortion-related questions on the 2026 midterm ballots: Virginia, Nevada, Idaho, and Missouri.
- Virginia voters will consider changing the state constitution to protect abortion and other reproductive rights, with some third-trimester restrictions.
- Nevada’s ballot question will again ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment granting a fundamental right to abortion until fetal viability; it passed once in 2024 but requires a second approval.
- Idaho voters will decide whether to create a right to abortion; currently, abortion is mostly illegal in Idaho except in limited cases.
- Missouri will reconsider a constitutional amendment passed in 2024 to ban abortion except for medical necessity.
- Since the 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, many states have put abortion policies to vote in local elections.
- State constitutional amendments provide stronger legal protection or restrictions compared to regular laws or court rulings.
- These measures reflect ongoing debates about abortion rights at the state level following federal changes.
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