Missourians will be casting ballots in November on a measure that would essentially legalize abortion.
The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case on Tuesday morning, before reversing Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh’s decision later in the day. Judge Limbaugh ruled Friday that the November abortion ballot measure didn’t comply with state initiative petition requirements.
The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a one-page ruling, ordering Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to certify “to local election authorities that Amendment 3 be placed on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot and shall take all steps necessary to ensure that it is on said ballot.”
The Missouri Supreme Court said its decision was by a majority vote, but it’s unclear what the vote was. There are seven judges on the Missouri Supreme Court.
