Abortion

A recent report from the Society of Family Planning indicates an increase in telehealth-provided abortions has fueled a rise in the procedure among Missouri residents.

The proposed constitutional amendment would legalize abortion up to fetal viability — generally considered 24 weeks.

Onder is facing off against Democrat Bethany Mann to represent the St. Louis- and central Missouri-based 3rd Congressional District.

The abortion pill “is depressing expected birth rates for teenaged mothers,” the lawsuit argues.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leading a lawsuit to restrict access to mifepristone, a common abortion medication. He claims that the lost "potential population" from teen parents will cost the state revenue and political representation.

Recent polling by The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College found that 56% of respondents considered the state’s current law to be too strict.

Lamar Hunt Jr., son of the late founder of the Chiefs, has long been vocal about his opposition to abortion. A business connected to the Hunts donated $300,000 for radio ads across Missouri opposing Amendment 3.

A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects.

Neither Missouri or Illinois are competitive in this year’s election cycle. But residents in both states are contributing time and money to campaigns.

Clinics in states where most abortions are legal, are reporting an influx of inquiries from patients in states such as Missouri — and are expanding in response.