Amendment 79, which enshrines the right to abortion in Colorado's constitution, has been approved by voters, according to the Associated Press.

Colorado voters are leaning toward enshrining access to abortion in the state’s constitution, with almost 62% of voters supporting Amendment 79 in the early results. As of 7:35 p.m. Mountain time, the amendment has 683,

A section will be added to Colorado's state constitution recognizing the right to abortion. The action is a result of the passage of Amendment 79 on election night. Colorado law already protects the right to abortion.

Abortion rights were on the ballot in 10 U.S. states in Tuesday's election, including battleground states that play critical roles in the presidential race and the fight for control of Congress.

Voters in 10 states are deciding whether to put protections for reproductive rights into their state constitutions.

Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states more than two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending a nationwide right to abortion. Voters across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri,

Abortion rights are on the ballot Tuesday in 10 states as voters continue to contend with the fallout of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.