UNR Students Marched for Abortion Rights
The protest supported Question 6, which will be on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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University of Nevada, Reno students marched across campus on September 27 to advocate for the codification of abortion rights in the state constitution. The event preceded the November general election where voters will decide the future of Nevada Question 6.
Why it matters
Protesters and state officials cited the need to protect abortion access in the Nevada constitution from potential federal changes. The amendment remains at the center of a debate over whether to solidify existing abortion rights beyond current state law.
Current Nevada law allows abortions performed by a licensed physician through 24 weeks of pregnancy. The proposed Question 6 would establish a fundamental right to abortion until fetal viability, with exceptions to protect the life or health of the patient.
The players
Erica Roth
Nevada Assembly member who attended the protest to support reproductive rights.
Natha Anderson
Nevada Assembly member who participated in the student-led march at UNR.
The details
The UNR chapter of the National Organization for Women led the march from the Joe Crowley Student Union to the Manzanita Bowl. Attendees, including Assembly members Erica Roth and Natha Anderson, gathered to support the constitutional amendment. The measure, which passed its first vote in 2024, must be approved again by voters this November to pass.
Timeline
2024: Question 6 passed its first required vote.
September 27, 2026: UNR students marched for reproductive rights.
October 17-30, 2026: Nevada early voting period.
November 3, 2026: General election and final vote on Question 6.
The Truckee Meadows View
Nevada's constitutional amendment process requires approval in two consecutive general elections for enactment. This march represents the final push to secure the second required vote following the measure's successful 2024 debut.
Voters will make the final decision on Question 6 when ballots are cast this November. Residents interested in the proposed constitutional changes can prepare for the election during the early voting window starting October 17.
The takeaway
Nevada voters are the final arbiters for the proposed state constitutional amendment this November. Keep track of the election calendar to ensure you participate during the early voting window or on the November 3, 2026, election day.
What happens next
Early voting for the November 3, 2026, general election is scheduled to run from October 17 through October 30, 2026.
Further reading
For more context on regional legislative topics, see the Women’s Issues page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by This Is Reno.
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