While he doesnt have the votes right now for it to pass, hecouldif Republicans regain control of Congress.

There are also five states in which voters can directly weigh in on reproductive rights through ballot measures.

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Data consistently show that the American public generally supports thelegal right to abortionin some or all forms.

Essentially, this means the constitution would explicitly not protect the right or access to abortion for Kentucky residents.

Interestingly, this ballot measure isvery similar to one that failed in Kansasearlier this year.

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Abortion rights activists were able to get voters to turn out and defeat that states proposed anti-abortion amendment.

Abortion remains legal in Kansas for up to 20 weeks, per NPR.

Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is up for re-election, has been supportive of reproductive rights.

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