A lot of hard work went into getting 27,000 signatures, 12,091 were needed, to get the late term abortion ban on the Albuquerque City ballot for October, but City Clerk Amy Bailey says her office has run out of time verifying the signatures.
The City Clerk says her office has certified more than 9,800 of the 12,091 signatures needed to get the question on a ballot. Even though they have time to certify more, there won’t be time for city council to approve a resolution and get the question on the ballot. Deadlines are set by a state statute.
Voters could still decide on the ban through a special election, Nov. 19th is the tentative date for a City runoff election. A runoff election takes place if no candidate in a particular race gets at least 50 percent of the vote in October, then the top two candidates take part in a runoff election.
Supporters of the Late Term Abortion Ban in Albuquerque issued this statement:
“We are confident it will pass on a special election ballot. However, in order to save the city money we will ask that the City Councilors adopt the ordinance. The people have spoken – 27,000 in 20 days.”
What a movement by God’s people! Now we have to continue to pray this effort through! Let us be in constant prayer that Late Term Abortion, ALL ABORTION end!
I love this quote by Pastor Mark Batterson: “Whether we write lyrics or craft legislation, sell homes or teach classes, design spaces or open franchises, prayer is a critical part of the creative process. Don’t just brainstorm; praystorm.”
