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Abortion
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Gov. Laura Kelly projected to win reelection in Kansas, a major abortion access point
Her reelection increases the likelihood that the state remains a destination for people seeking abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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The outcome of state legislative races will shape the future of abortion
In Pennsylvania, as well as North Carolina, Wisconsin and Kansas, the outcome of elections for state lawmakers could have big impacts on the legality of abortion in those states — and access for people beyond them.
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What the Republicans in 2022’s most competitive Senate races have said about abortion
Some of these 13 candidates have said they believe abortion law should be left entirely up to the states. Others have endorsed a national abortion ban. A few have argued for both.
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House, Senate, governor and abortion measures: The 19th’s Election 2022 roundup
The 19th breaks down the key races and initiatives we’re watching in 2022 at the state and federal levels.
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How — and where — Kamala Harris is talking about abortion ahead of the midterms
While the vice president may not be a draw for Democrats in tight, swing-state races, she can speak to voters who are key to the party’s base, advocates and officials say.
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Election 2022 results: Abortion initiatives on the ballot
Voters in California, Kentucky, Michigan and Vermont turned out in favor of abortion rights in Tuesday’s midterms.
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Abortion bans are barring people from life-saving pregnancy care, medical groups warn
In a report shared first with The 19th, major medical organizations uniformly told lawmakers that the overturning of Roe v. Wade will also worsen racial inequality and create barriers to critical medical treatment.
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Abortion isn't the top voting issue for most Americans. It's still motivating them to turn out.
A new survey finds that two-thirds of Americans who are likely to vote say the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade made them motivated to cast a ballot in the midterms.
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Where top abortion-focused super PACs are spending in the fight to control Congress
These groups have put around $6 million into key battlegrounds in October, according to an analysis by The 19th, indicating where they think their messaging can mobilize the most voters.
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States passing abortion bans reflect what only a small minority of their constituents actually want
Women are more likely to support abortion access than men, regardless of the laws in their state. The same is true of Black Americans vs. White Americans, our new analysis shows.