Arizona Considers Ballot Measures as Donald Trump Visits Cochise County

As Donald Trump brought his campaign stop to Sierra Vista and Cochise County, citizens from around Southeastern Arizona lined the roadways to support the Republican presidential candidate.

While many issues stand out this election cycle, two problems are on the minds of voters.

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Many voters have concerns about the border with Mexico. Others are thinking about the proposed amendment to the Arizona state constitution that would enshrine abortion access.

Donald Trump’s position on abortion has evolved over the years. According to AP News, Mr. Trump believes that abortion laws should be determined by individual states rather than at the federal level. 

What Does Cochise County Think About the Abortion Initiative in Arizona?

Arizona's Proposition 139, titled the Right to Abortion Initiative 2024, is being brought to Arizona voters this fall.

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The initiative is in response to the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade that guaranteed a right to an abortion in America. The decision was overturned in 2022, and states across the nation are deciding how to handle this sensitive issue.

Many of Mr. Trump's supporters expressed their feelings about the proposed amendment and how they think they might vote this November.

Deciding a Sensitive Issue this Fall

Linda and Renee (pictured above) told me they support an amendment to the Arizona constitution "as long as there are limitations." They said that they believe extenuating circumstances should be taken into account before making the decision [to obtain an abortion] and believe the life of the fetus should be considered.

They told me they would like to learn more about the proposed Arizona amendment before deciding how they will vote.

Other supporters agreed. While they believe there are reasons a woman might seek this choice, they said, ultimately, the decision is up to her.

Sources: BallotPedia | AP News | Wikipedia