Abortion Rights Voters: A Surprising Boost for Trump?
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In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, despite Kamala Harris's loss, abortion rights emerged as a significant issue, with several states voting in favor of protecting abortion access through ballot initiatives. However, Donald Trump overperformed, with a notable portion of pro-abortion rights voters supporting him, highlighting a complex voter landscape where abortion is seen as a liberty issue rather than strictly partisan. This dynamic was evident in states like Arizona and Nevada, where many who supported abortion rights also voted for Trump, reflecting a nuanced voter perspective on abortion and state versus federal rights.
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- They split the ticket. Meet the abortion rights voters who also went for Trump NPR
- Analysis | Did abortion ballot measures backfire on Democrats? The Washington Post
- Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support —CBS News exit poll analysis CBS News
- America’s Split Screen on Abortion The New York Times
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