Voters in Two Red States Reject Ballot Measures Backed by Abortion Opponents

Voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to start electing Supreme Court justices. The measure had been backed by abortion foes. Meanwhile, voters in Missouri declined a separate proposal. That proposal would have made it harder to amend the State Constitution. Both states are known as red states politically. The rejected measures were closely watched by political observers. The outcomes reflect decisions made directly by the electorate. Further developments in state politics are expected following these votes.