Midterm Voters Split on Abortion and Trans Healthcare Ballot Questions

The nationwide blue wave in the midterm election didn’t necessarily carry over to ballot measures on abortion and transgender issues.

By: Bram Sable-Smith

Outlets: KFF Health News

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 953

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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ST. LOUIS — Voters’ sweeping support of Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s midterm election didn’t translate into similarly clear outcomes for ballot initiatives on abortion access and transgender issues.

In Missouri, a state that President Donald Trump carried by an 18-point margin in 2024, voters rejected a proposal to ban both abortion and gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors.

Opponents of the measure celebrated the result with a mix of cheers, tears, hugs, and dancing at an …

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