The Associated Press called the race early Wednesday, though election results in Arizona are unofficial until state and local officials have tabulated and canvassed the results. Arizona joins a string of states — both liberal and conservative-leaning — where voters have made clear that abortion should be available and protected.

Arizona placed abortion access on the ballot this fall, and the state passed the measure, enshrining the right to choose into the state's constitution. The Grand Canyon State added the proposal to ballots after certifying 577,951 signatures calling for the ...