In the wake of the 2026 elections, I know many of our members feel discouraged about the abortion amendments in Virginia, Missouri, and Nevada that have sadly passed. However, AAPLOG and AAPLOG Action would like to remind you that in this journey of fighting for our patients, there will ups and downs, wins and losses, and moments of hope and discouragement. Yet, the fight is far from over. AAPLOG will continue to fight federally and statewide for you and our patients, born and preborn. Here are some bright spots to remember following Election Day:
Our Missouri & Virginia Medical Coalitions Helped Strengthen State Resolve
While our hopes for Missouri and Virginia were not fulfilled, our coalitions of life-affirming physicians still worked incredibly hard. They undoubtedly increased the pro-life hold in the two states and beyond.
The Missouri Clinicians Coalition, which worked to overturn Missouri’s radical abortion constitutional amendment by passing a counter-amendment, became a statewide network of about 100 healthcare professionals committed to fighting for women, preborn children, and families. The Virginia Medical Professionals for Women’s Safety, which was fighting against Amendment 1, amassed a membership of nearly 300 members! Both coalitions consistently stayed in the news cycle, even appearing in national outlets, as they brought their message of life-affirming healthcare to thousands.
While they may not have won their individual campaigns for life, their voices showed clearly that there is not consensus on induced abortion within the medical profession. They certainly strengthened our movement overall and laid out the groundwork for victories down the road.
Idaho Held the Line for Life and Focused on Physician Voices
The pro-life movement experienced a triumph in Idaho with the defeat of Proposition One. AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis rejoiced on X, explaining that the proposed amendment would have “ushered in unregulated, unrestricted, and dangerous abortion practices into the state of Idaho, which currently protects life.” The campaign to defeat Prop 1 heavily featured courageous Idaho physician voices (including some AAPLOG members) talking about the dangers of the proposed amendment and how they can already provide excellent care to their patients. Thanks to pro-life voters, including faithful healthcare professionals, Gem State preborn babies are largely defended by law!
To read more about this failed amendment, click here.
AAPLOG & AAPLOG Action’s Work is Ongoing
Established more than 50 years ago, AAPLOG has seen many wins and losses over its lifetime. While each loss hurts – as bad policy decisions cost innocent lives – the fight is not over. We’re immensely grateful for an ever stronger coalition of amazing pro-life medical professionals who are helping change hearts and minds nationwide via excellent, life-affirming practice in the clinical setting and advocacy beyond.
