November 2022 Reproductive Health-Related Ballot Measures

Ballot initiatives related to reproductive health appeared on the ballot in the November 2022 election in several states. The following are official election results.

California, Michigan, and Vermont voters were asked to add a specific protection for reproductive freedom in their respective state constitutions.

California Proposition 1
Yes	No
7,176,883 (67%)	3,553,561 (33.0%)
Source	100% of precincts reporting

Michigan Proposal 3
Yes	No
2,482,497 (57%)	1,898,914 (43%)
Source	100% of precincts reporting

Vermont Proposal 5
Yes	No
212,323 (73%)	64,239 (22%)
Source	100% of precincts reporting

Conversely, Kentucky asked voters to confirm that abortion access was not protected by the state’s constitution. A majority of Kansas voters opposed a similar measure in August.

Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2
Yes	No
675,592 (48%)	742,140 (52%)
Source	100% of precincts reporting

Montana’s ballot measure asked voters to criminalize healthcare providers who do not attempt life-saving care when an abortion results in a live birth.

Montana Legislative Referendum 131
Yes	No
213,001 (47%)	235,904 (53%)
Source	100% of precincts reporting

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