Abortion - rights groups are outraising opponents 8 - to - 1 on November ballot measures

Abortion-rights supporters have raised significantly more funds than their opponents in the nine statewide campaigns to amend state constitutions to enshrine abortion rights, with nearly $108 million raised compared to $14 million. However, this financial advantage may not guarantee more spending in the final weeks before the November 5 elections. In states like Missouri and Montana, the funding disparity has led to more ad spending for pro-amendment groups. In contrast, in Nebraska, opponents have spent slightly more on ads despite raising less money. Florida s race has unique aspects, such as the need for approval from 60% of voters and the state s current ban on most abortions after six weeks. Abortion rights groups have raised over $60 million, while opponents have raised $9 million. However, the state Republican Party has also contributed to the anti-amendment campaign, spending $9.6 million on ads. The fundraising gap is partly due to the lack of involvement from two major national organizations, The Concord Fund and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, which spent heavily in Ohio last year but have not focused on abortion-related measures this year. Despite the significant funding advantage, the impact of the money raised on voter outreach and ad spending may not be as straightforward as it seems. The costs of legal challenges and signature drives also need to be considered, as they can reduce the funds available for reaching voters. In summary, while abortion-rights supporters have raised more money than their opponents in the nine statewide campaigns, the advantage may not necessarily translate into more spending in the final weeks before the elections. Factors such as legal challenges, signature drives, and the involvement of other organizations can also influence the outcome of these campaigns.

Source: siouxcityjournal.com
Published on 2024-10-04

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