Nevada takes first step to lock-in abortion rights, second vote coming in 2026

Nevada voters have made their first move to secure abortion-rights in their state constitution (the final decision needs another vote in 2026). The ballot measure got its green-light in early-morning hours on wednesday

The political-action group Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom worked hard to get enough voter signatures; making sure this important question reached the ballot box. Their effort shows how local-level action can shape state policies

Nevada already has a 34-year old law that lets women get abortions up-to 24 weeks; however after the supreme courts decision to end federal protection about 2 years ago many states started looking for ways to make their own rules stronger. This new push would put these rights directly into the states main legal document

The voting results came in at an unusual time - 3:21 am EST when most people were still sleeping but election workers were carefully counting every ballot. The Associated Press made its official call at that time showing how democracy sometimes works round-the-clock to get things done