Abortion and Immigration Shape 2024 Voter Turnout

In the recent U.S. elections, several states voted on key issues such as abortion, immigration, and voting rights through ballot measures. Abortion rights were upheld or expanded in seven states, including Arizona and Colorado, even as some of these states voted for Donald Trump in the presidential race. Immigration measures in states like Arizona gave local authorities more power, while several red states passed laws to further restrict noncitizen voting. Despite Kamala Harris's heavy campaigning on abortion rights, she saw less support compared to abortion measures, indicating a complex voter stance on the issue. The election also highlighted a gender gap, with Trump appealing to male voters and adjusting his stance on a federal abortion ban, potentially influencing female voters. Other notable measures included changes to election laws and the rejection of ranked-choice voting in several states.