A poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College, which was released on Tuesday, indicates that less than half of the likely electorate in Florida would vote in favor of an amendment that would permit abortion up to the point of embryonic viability.
According to the survey, which was conducted from September 29 to October 6, 46 percent of prospective voters in the state indicated that they would vote in favor of Amendment 4, which would permit abortions until approximately the 24th week of pregnancy.
Conversely, 38 percent indicated that they would not vote in favor of the Amendment.
Sixteen percent either declined to respond or stated that they were unaware.
In order for the measure to be approved, a minimum of 60% of voters must vote in favor of it.
The polling revealed that responses varied more significantly among respondents who were younger.
63 percent of respondents aged 18 to 29 indicated that they would vote in favor of the amendment, while 31 percent indicated that they would vote against it.
The polling indicated that the age group of 45 to 64 years old exhibited the most significant difference in percentage points between those who responded positively and those who responded negatively.
43 percent of individuals in that age category indicated that they would vote in favor of the proposal, while 40 percent indicated that they would vote against it.
The survey revealed that the greatest disparity was observed among individuals aged 30 to 44, with 44% indicating that they would vote in favor of the proposal and 38% indicating that they would vote against it.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has founded a political action committee in opposition to the ballot measure and has been one of its most vocal opponents.
The state health agency, which is under the supervision of DeSantis and is managed by Jason Weida, has publicly condemned Amendment 4.
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