Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 139, which will enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Yes, but: It could be a while before the protection fully kicks in. Why it matters: The many Arizona laws that currently ban or limit abortions — namely,

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”

Proposition 139, Arizona's abortion rights ballot measure, has been approved by voters, the Associated Press reports.

Florida: Amendment 4 would amend the state’s Constitution to make clear no law “shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health,” overturning the state’s existing six-week abortion ban. (Polls close 7 p.m. EST, 60% majority needed to pass.)

Arizonans vote on one of the highest-profile issues this election cycle and one that has the potential to boost pro-abortion rights candidates.

Abortion will be protected in Arizona until the point of fetal viability after voters approved a ballot amendment codifying those protections into the state constitution, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.