Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskAbortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump throws another wrench in Todd Blanche’s confirmation process to be attorney general.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00John Billman holds a sign explaining his opposition to a proposal that would make it harder for voters to approve citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in Jefferson City, Mo., on Sept. 10, 2025.David A. Lieb / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 31, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, Adam Edelman previews two under-the-radar ballot measures that voters will decide on in next week’s primaries. Plus, our Capitol Hill team has the latest on Todd Blanche’s confirmation saga. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerAbortion is on the ballot again in two statesAnalysis by Adam EdelmanFollowing the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion rights advocates brought the fight to the states — including red ones. That year, Kansas voters overwhelmingly struck down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have removed language enshrining abortion rights in their state — the first victory that year in what quickly became a clean sweep in six states. Two years later, Missouri voters approved a ballot initiative that effectively protected abortion rights until fetal viability — one of seven states where similar measures passed that cycle. Next Tuesday, abortion is on the ballot again in these two states — albeit indirectly. In Missouri, one initiative on the ballot would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to secure a majority in all eight congressional districts — a significantly higher bar than the current threshold of a simple statewide majority...