If the ballot initiative gets enough signatures, Nevadans will get to vote on enshrining abortion access for up to 24 weeks in the state's constitution.
During a campaign stop in Las Vegas on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris will promote Nevada 's ballot measure to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution.The Biden-Harris campaign will help collect signatures for the ballot initiative, a Biden-Harris campaign official told CBS News. In Nevada , the initiative is being led by Nevada ns for Reproductive Freedom political action committee.
'With more than 110,000 signatures gathered in less than six weeks, it's a true testament to the fact that Nevadans recognize the importance in codifying reproductive freedom into our state constitution,' said president Lindsey Harmon.Harris' trip to Nevada marks her second campaign stop focused on abortion rights in 2024, as abortion continues to be a mobilizing issue for Democrats.
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