The Difference Between Indiana and Kansas

On august fifth, the indiana state legislature enacted the nation's first post dobs abortion ban. Just three days earlier, on august second, kansas went to the poles to vote on a ballot measure that would have amended the state stituation to limit the recognition of abortion rights. The vote was startling, with the proposed amendment defeated by 59 % to forty one percent in ruby red kansas. What explained the different outcomes in these two mid western states? At least part of the difference, and maybe the most important part, can be attributed to the mechanism by which democratic deliberation occurred in each state. Many indiana residents are no doubt pro life, but some might wish