Voters in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont are weighing in on abortion ballot measures — a total that, when combined with this summer’s vote in Kansas, sets a record for the most abortion initiatives in a single election year. After a decided victory for abortion rights in Kansas this summer, these midterms preview more measures that could come in the next few years, as state lawmakers navigate what limits — or protections — they can place on abortion, and what must be put to voters. Almost all of these measures are asking voters to weigh in on state constitutions, which have taken on heightened significance since Roe v. Wade was overturned: Every challenge to an abortion ban — including several that have temporarily blocked restrictions on the procedure — has been based on arguments over what is protected in individual state constitutions. Most of these ballot measures were in the works before this summer, in anticipation of Roe’s eventual overturn. But they have gained new traction since the court’s June 24 ruling, with advocates on all sides investing more time and money into bringing abortion rights to a vote. Read more about these five measures at the 🔗 in our bio.