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State Supreme Court Elections Yield Mixed Results on Abortion Rights
Mixed results for abortion rights in state supreme court elections; Republicans gained ground in Ohio while progressive candidates won in other states.
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Deirdre SchifelingDee DuncanLavora BarnesAllison RiggsJefferson Griffin
- What is the outlook for future state supreme court elections?
- The high-stakes nature of these judicial races, driven by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, will continue into the future, as evidenced by the upcoming Wisconsin supreme court election. The level of spending in these races signifies the importance of judicial control.
- What were the outcomes of the supreme court elections in Ohio and Michigan?
- In Ohio, Republicans gained a 6-1 majority on the state supreme court, while Michigan Democrats expanded their majority to 5-2. These outcomes reflect the broader political polarization impacting state-level judicial races.
- How much money was spent in the supreme court races and what issues were at stake?
- Millions of dollars were spent by both sides in these elections, highlighting the importance of state supreme courts in shaping policy on issues such as abortion, voting rights, and redistricting. The high stakes are due to the increasing politicization of state-level courts.
- What is the significance of the victories in states won by Donald Trump for abortion rights supporters?
- Groups supporting abortion rights pointed to victories in states won by Donald Trump as evidence that reproductive rights are a key campaign issue, particularly after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. These victories suggest that the issue resonates beyond traditional party lines.
- What were the overall results of the state supreme court elections regarding abortion rights advocates?
- The 2023 state supreme court elections saw mixed results for abortion-rights advocates, with Republicans expanding their majority in Ohio, while progressive-backed candidates won in Montana and Michigan. The North Carolina race remained too close to call.