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To Restore Abortion Rights, Dems Must Win Senate

To Restore Abortion Rights, Dems Must Win Senate

If Democrats Lose the Senate, Abortion Rights Are at Risk

Politics
October 14, 2024
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) speaks at a campaign rally in Cincinnati. (Jeff Dean / AP Photo)

If Democrats win the White House but lose control of the US Senate, abortion rights could be in jeopardy. Without Senate control, the future of policies like those proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris is uncertain. Even with a slim chance, the Democrats face tough battles across states like Ohio, Montana, and Texas in the upcoming election. The stakes are high, and the outcome will determine the fate of abortion rights for years to come.

With key Democratic seats in jeopardy and the possibility of a Republican-controlled Senate, the fight for abortion rights hangs in the balance. The road ahead is challenging, but energized voter turnout and strategic campaigns could be the saving grace for the Senate and the protection of essential rights.

Elie Mystal



Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and the host of its legal podcast, Contempt of Court. He is also an Alfred Knobler Fellow at the Type Media Center. Follow Elie on Twitter @ElieNYC.



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