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Idaho voters decide Proposition 1 abortion access measure
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- Idaho voters will decide on Proposition 1, a citizen-led measure to expand abortion access.
- Idaho’s abortion ban allows procedures only to save a life, rape, or incest.
- The state has lost 94 OB-GYNs and three hospitals closed maternity wards.
- Proposition 1 would permit abortions up to fetal viability, about 24 weeks.
- Abby Nichols, who now supports Proposition 1, flew to Seattle for an abortion after Idaho law blocked it.