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total ban on abortion. it's not clear what's going to happen if this amendment passes, but what we're lacking for closely here, not only what kansas decides here but how many people turn out. this could be a huge bellwether, yasmin, when many other states are putting this issue on the ballot. here in kansas, they see this in other states as well, there's been a lot of confusion, a lot of confusing information and just straight up misinformation that voters have to navigate in order to get to the ballot box and figure out whether they're voting yes or no on this amendment. and i want you to h...

Hey there was voter fraud, and then we say, okay, show it to us and then they show us nothing. >> reporter: so you're looking forward. you don't want to look back. >> that's absolutely right. >> reporter: linzie, the question many republicans are asking if these trump-endorsed candidates are truly the strongest to take on democrats in november. linsey? >> consequential elections there. whit, thank you. we go now to kansas, where abortion is on the ballot tonight. voters are deciding whether to change the state's constitution. abc's rachel scott is there. and rachel, this is the first time we...

Something very big at stake. kansas is where rape victims in missouri who have been impregnated by their rapists, that's where they can go for a safe and legal termination right now. if the kansas legislature succeeds in putting the kinds of restrictions in place, which they could if this amendment passes, that just means people in the midwest, even those most vulnerable and most at risk, are going to have to travel farther, spend more money, it would be more disruptive and for many of them impossible to get the health care they need. >> let me take it out to dasha burns. there's this last-min...

Minneapolis could become the first big city to eliminate the traditional role of its police force and replace it with a public safety agency. early voting is under way ahead of the election on november 2nd. if the amendment passes, the new department could employ police officers, quote, if necessary. joining me now is jeremiah ellison, minneapolis city council member. jeremiah, great to talk to you about this. it's a hot button issue. i know that you are advocating for this new model that will include police officers when deemed necessary. so, first question, who decides what and when is neces...

The oval office and get started. he wants to get moving. >> it's a rare day the president goes to the capitol to meet only with the other party. president obama did just that to actively seek bipartisan support for his $828 billion stimulus package. >> obama believed heal somehow be able to reach across the aisle. this kind of hope and change and optimism that made this such an inspiring campaign runs up against the reality of politics when he take up office. >> hr 1 amendment passes. >> it passed with almost no republican support, a long way from the hopes of bipartisanship. >> old habits bre...