Minority in Florida snaps abortion rights winning streak

Florida on Tuesday became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but backers of the measure decried that a minority of voters was able to prevail.

A majority of Florida voters supported Amendment 4 — nearly 58 percent — but it needed 60 percent to pass.

“The reality is, because of Florida’s constitution, a minority of Florida voters have decided that Amendment 4 will not be adopted,” Lauren Brenzel, campaign director for Yes on 4, told supporters Tuesday.