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Abortion Question on Aug. 2nd Primary Ballot Receives Recount Requests

Abortion Question on Aug. 2nd Primary Ballot Receives Recount Requests

Abortion Question on Aug. 2nd Primary Ballot Receives Recount Requests

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A recount is underway in Kansas for a failed constitutional amendment that would have banned the right to an abortion.

Kansas voters decided during the August 2nd primary election to keep abortion rights in place.

Despite the wide margin, the recount will go forward after a private citizen posted the $220,000 bond required by the state. That citizen, Melissa Leavitt, said there were “irregularities” on election night and has started an online fundraiser. The recount will have to be completed by August 17th.

Leavitt, who resides in Colby, says she is an “advocate for election integrity,” and created a fundraising page to support her effort. In a primary, people requesting a recount must pay for it. Leavitt wants a hand recount on the issue in every county.

The “Value Them Both” amendment, which would have made clear the Kansas Constitution does not grant the right to an abortion and that the Legislature has the power to regulate abortion, failed by abut 165,000 votes, or 59% to 41%.

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