Kansas Voters Reject Measure to Ban Abortions

Kansas Voters Reject Measure to Ban Abortions

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The video discusses the unexpected outcome of the Kansas abortion vote, where a measure many thought would pass was defeated by 20 points. Despite a Republican majority, voter turnout was nearly double that of the 2018 primaries. Analysts question if Kansas is a national bellwether or if the result was due to effective campaigning by pro-choice activists. The video explores whether these strategies can be replicated elsewhere and highlights the significance of the vote as a historic moment for Kansas and potentially America.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Kansas electorate is made up of Democrats?

50%

44%

26%

30%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the voter turnout in this Kansas election compare to the 2018 primaries?

It was almost twice as high

It was about the same

It was slightly higher

It was lower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the strong voter turnout in Kansas raise?

Will Kansas change its voting laws?

Is Kansas a bellwether for the nation?

Will voter turnout decrease in future elections?

Is Kansas the most politically active state?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What methods did pro-choice activists in Kansas use to mobilize voters?

Radio broadcasts

Television ads

Door-to-door canvassing and mailers

Social media campaigns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the group that called the Kansas vote an historic day?

Kansas for Constitutional Freedom

Freedom for Kansas

Kansas Voter Alliance

Kansas Rights Coalition