Super Bowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dungy is no stranger to big wins, but Thursday night marked a triumph even he considers more profound than any championship.

As reported by Breitbart,  Republicans celebrated wins across the country, Florida made a decisive choice against two contentious amendments, defending its conservative stance on critical social issues.

Voters rejected Amendment 4, a measure that sought to legalize abortion up until birth. The proposal was marketed as a response to Florida’s current six-week abortion ban, which many abortion advocates argued was too restrictive.

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However, the amendment’s language alarmed many, as it explicitly stated that “no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” In other words, this could have allowed abortion up to the moment of birth.

Early voting opens in Florida this week and I urge all Florida residents to carefully read Amendment 4 before casting your vote. If you read through all the language you’ll see this amendment would radically change the abortion landscape in Florida. We need to protect all lives… pic.twitter.com/6Pq9EJtKf6

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) October 21, 2024

Dungy, a vocal supporter of life and conservative values, publicly celebrated the decision on social media, calling it a “victory for babies.”

He took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his gratitude: “The polls are closed in Florida, and Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 both failed to pass. Thank you to all the Florida residents who helped to protect the lives of the unborn.”

The polls are closed in Florida and Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 both failed to pass.
Thank you to all the Florida residents who helped to protect the lives of the unborn. And we want people to realize that those expectant mothers who need help will still be able to get it.…

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) November 6, 2024

Dungy also emphasized that women facing health risks or cases of rape and incest would still receive needed support, pointing out that these exceptions remain safeguarded in Florida’s laws. His message resonated with many who viewed the amendment as a radical shift that disregarded the state’s pro-life values.

Amendment 3, another hot-button issue on the ballot, proposed legalizing marijuana in the state. Dungy also voiced his opposition to this measure, and its defeat marked a second conservative victory in the night’s election results.

However, the battle may not be over. While Amendment 4 ultimately failed, it gathered significant support, with 57% of voters backing the measure—just short of the 60% threshold needed to amend the state constitution.

This slim margin indicates that while pro-life values prevailed this time, advocates still have considerable work to maintain these protections in the face of a divided electorate.

Florida’s rejection of Amendment 4 stands as a testament to the strength of the state’s pro-life stance, but it also serves as a reminder of the challenges ahead. Even in a reliably red state, controversial measures like this one can gain traction.

Dungy’s celebration of the night’s results underscores a broader commitment among conservatives to defend life and uphold traditional values in an ever-shifting political landscape.