The ballot measure that proposed amending Florida’s constitution to prohibit laws restricting abortion failed to receive the required 60-percent supermajority to pass. With 89 percent of votes counted, “Yes” had received 57.1 percent (5,804,292 votes), and “No” received 42.9 percent (4,364,712 votes)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Amendment 4, the “Right to Abortion Initiative,” failed, stating on X, “With polls now closed in Florida — Amendment 3 has failed. Amendment 4 has failed.”
Florida’s GOP responded to the Amendment 4 election results, stating on X, “Amendment 4 has been defeated. LIFE has been protected in Florida.”
LifeNews.com celebrated Florida voters rejecting Amendment 4, stating on X, “BREAKING: Florida voters REJECT Amendment 4, which would have legalized abortions up to birth. Huge pro-life VICTORY!”
The pro-life news agency thanked DeSantis, stating on X, “A huge thank you to Governor Ron DeSantis for helping defeat Amendment 4 in Florida. He stood up for women and unborn babies time and time again. Thousands of babies will literally owe their lives to his efforts.”
Former President Donald Trump won Florida’s 30 electoral votes, with the Associated Press calling the race at 7:01 p.m., declaring former President Donald Trump the winner in Florida. With 91 percent of votes counted, Trump had received 56.1 percent (5,799,741 votes), and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, received 43.0 percent (4,451,935 votes).
