More abortion votes across US – can Kansas inspire another pro-choice win?

Campaigners on both sides scramble ahead of referendums in Kentucky, Montana, California, Vermont and Michigan

When Kansans voted overwhelmingly to protect abortion this summer, the 59-41 referendum margin in the deep-red state sent shockwaves through the country, inspiring pro-choice advocates and sending anti-abortion campaigners scrambling for an unexpected political dogfight as five similar ballot initiatives approach in November.

The abortion referendums - in Kentucky, Montana, California, Vermont and Michigan - have seen both sides organize extensive campaigns.