ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland voters approved Question 1 in last week’s elections, solidifying abortion availability into the state’s constitution.

Question 1 aimed to amend the Maryland Constitution to include a person’s “right to reproductive freedom.”

In a statement, Governor Moore said Marylanders have spoken and their will must be honored.

“We’ve been clear since Day One of the Moore-Miller Administration that Maryland will lead the fight to protect reproductive freedom,” Moore said. “And this week, the people of Maryland raised their hands to guide this work, voting overwhelmingly to enshrine reproductive freedom into our state constitution.”

Moore said he was grateful for the partnership of the Maryland General Assembly, friends both inside and outside of government, and the millions of Marylanders who went to the ballot box this November to engage with the democratic process.

Although this is a “victory for reproductive rights,” Moore said the fight isn’t over.

“The mission continues to keep Maryland a safe haven for abortion access, deliver critical supports centered on protecting bodily autonomy, and provide Marylanders with the resources they need to make their own, informed choices about family planning and health care,” he said.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.