Maryland became one of seven states to codify abortion rights in their constitution this week, joining a wave of pro-choice votes in the wake of a Republican sweep. Across the country, ten states included abortion-related referendums on their ballots,

Maryland ballot Question 1 asks voters if the state should protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendment.

Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project Maryland will pass a measure to enshrine protection for abortion rights in the state constitution.

Maryland was one of 10 states that had measures to protect abortion access on the ballot during the presidential election and one of seven to pass it. But what does it mean when states have an appetite to preserve abortion access while the country ushers in a new administration for President-elect Donald Trump,

ABC News Despite celebrating the passing of abortion-related ballot initiatives in seven states, abortion rights advocates warn that a second Donald Trump presidency puts nationwide access to abortion care in danger.