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Democrats see midterm opportunity in abortion ballot measures
Key takeaways
- Voter anger about abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
- However, a new round of ballot measures is creating an opening for Democrats — and what could be a political headache for the Trump administration and Republicans in tough races.
- Democrats and abortion-rights activists believe that unlike in 2024, the abortion ballot measures this year will be able to boost turnout to other races, especially in battlegrounds like Nevada and Virginia.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Voter anger about abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 helped propel Democrats to a series of midterm victories that year.
But when then-Vice President Kamala Harris lost the White House despite prioritizing abortion messaging, and voters elected Republicans even in states with abortion ballot measures, the issue took a back seat to affordability, the economy and cost-of-living concerns.
However, a new round of ballot measures is creating an opening for Democrats — and what could be a political headache for the Trump administration and Republicans in tough races.
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