The September PPIC Statewide Survey finds most California likely voters looking favorably upon deciding abortion policy through a ballot initiative—and November’s Proposition 1 has strong support in the early going. And since the Prop 1 outcome is currently more important to those on the yes side, abortion rights supporters are a group to watch in the midterms. …
A majority yes vote on Prop 1 would prohibit the state from denying or interfering with an individual’s reproductive freedom, including the right to choose an abortion and contraceptives. …
After hearing the ballot title and label for Prop 1, 69% of likely voters say that they would vote yes (25% no) on this legislative constitutional amendment. Overwhelming majorities of Democrats (86%), 67% of independents, and 33% of Republicans would vote yes on this measure. CONTINUED
Mark Baldassare, Public Policy Institute of California
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