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One of the key issues that will determine the outcome of the November midterm elections is women’s choice.
A recent Fox News poll found that abortion was the main issue motivating 16% of voters. It lags slightly behind inflation, which has been the main issue motivating about 20% of voters.
On many major battlefields, the threat of further restrictions on abortion seems to have galvanized voters.
Ohio, for example, is one of several states that saw an increase in female voter registration following June’s landmark ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Weeks after Dobb’s decision, Ohio reported that 54% of its new voters were women, according to a New York Times review of voter data.
“Women don’t want to raise their daughters in a country where they have less rights than they do, and they don’t mind fighting,” says Katie, founder of Ohio-based Democratic Party grassroots organization Red Wine and Blue. Paris said.
Paris told Fox News that members of her coalition were energized heading into November.
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“The impact of the Lo overthrow has been faster and far-reaching than anyone could have imagined, so much has been said about how government works and how it affects our lives. There were a lot of new realizations,” Paris said.
At the same time, according to Elizabeth Whitmarsh, spokesperson for Right to Life, Ohio, Pro-Life voters say they still have motivation to follow in Dobbs’ vote.
“I think our work is just getting started and many pro-life women understand that and know that now more than ever is the time to get involved,” Whitmarsh said. Voter registration for women is only done from the side that supports the choice. Pro-life women are here and we are ready to fight for our lives. “
Nationwide, only a handful of states plan to put abortion on the ballot in midterm elections. In November, Montana and Kentucky will vote on Republican bills restricting abortion, while California, Vermont and Michigan will vote on proposals that protect access to abortion.
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Democrats hope to continue the momentum from the August primary in Kansas. In this state, voters in a deficit state definitely chose to protect abortion rights. I voted against a constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers the power to regulate abortion.
“Democrats have a huge advantage in this very emotional, very people-stakes issue,” said Nathaniel Swiger, an associate professor of political science at Ohio State University. Opinions are divided.”
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Meanwhile, as the midterm elections approach, Republicans appear increasingly divided over abortion. distanced themselves from the 15-week abortion ban.