JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Aside from the presidential race, eyes were also on Florida's Amendment 4.
The amendment would have codified the right to an abortion in the state's constitution, but it fell short of the 60% threshold needed to pass.
Supporters of the amendment were disappointed following the results.
The organization behind the Yes on 4 campaign, Floridians Protecting Freedom, spoke to reporters Wednesday. Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director for Yes on 4, criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration for the way they campaigned against the amendment leading up to Election Day.
DeSantis campaigned against the amendment in his official capacity as governor, meaning state resources were used.
"A minority of individuals voted last night to retain Florida’s extreme abortion ban. The legislature in the state of Florida has the choice now to repeal a ban that they have repeatedly called too extreme," Brenzel said.
Opponents of the amendment were celebrating Wednesday.
Andrew Shirvell, the founder of Florida Voice for the Unborn, said the failure of the amendment was a victory and believes having an organized campaign against this amendment helped their cause.
"Florida voters rejected the extremism of the abortion industry and I think they sent a message that Florida values life," Shirvell said.
Members of Floridians Protecting Freedom are beginning to plan and strategize for the upcoming legislative session. They will be taking the fight to Tallahassee where they will be urging lawmakers to repeal the six-week abortion ban.