Jackie Johnston, a Democrat, is canvassing for abortion rights in Bozeman, Montana, after her daughter’s ectopic pregnancy. Montana is a safe haven for abortion care in the rural West, with a measure to protect abortion rights on the November ballot. Advocates are optimistic but face challenges. Montana’s Democratic senator is losing to an anti-abortion candidate. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade overturn, many states are bringing abortion rights to voters. Montana’s Blue Mountain Clinic provides essential care amidst restrictive laws. Voters in various states have favored abortion access over restrictions in recent referendums.
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Montana abortion ballot measure, Senate race results may diverge
