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Last night, Kansans turned out in record droves to protect a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions and sent a clear message to Republicans working to institute abortion bans: we will vote you down.
Here are some key facts and takeaways highlighting why the NRCC’s and Republicans’ argument that voters don’t care about abortion is flat out wrong and will cost them in November:
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Of the 19 counties that voted NO on the abortion amendment, Biden won 5 of them; Trump won the other 14.
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Nearly 7 in 10 voters in swing district KS-03 rejected Republicans’ push to rip away a woman’s right to abortion
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In a state Donald Trump won by 15 points, nearly 6 in 10 voters sent Republicans a clear message: the American people reject your attack on women’s freedom.
Business Insider: A losing anti-abortion referendum in Kansas cranked up voter turnout by a staggering amount, flagging a massive new problem for Republicans
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“it offers a warning sign ahead for the fate of future anti-abortion ballot measures, two of which are up in November in Kentucky and Montana, Republicans’ hopes for muted Democratic enthusiasm and turnout for November, and — possibly — the state-level elected officials who champion harsh abortion bans and restrictions.”
New York Times: Kansas Votes to Preserve Abortion Rights Protections in Its Constitution
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“Political strategists have been particularly attuned to turnout in the Kansas City suburbs, and are seeking to gauge how galvanizing abortion is, especially for swing voters and Democrats in a post-Roe environment.”
Associated Press: Takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens’ collapse
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“Its failure at the ballot in a state Donald Trump won by nearly 15 points issues a stark warning to Republicans, who have downplayed the political impact of the high court’s ruling. It also hands a considerable win to Democrats, who are feeling newly energized heading into what was expected to be a tough midterm election season for them.”
19th News: Kansas voters reject effort to eliminate state abortion protections
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“The vote could offer a preview into whether and how the Roe decision could shape state elections this fall, tilting the balance in favor of voters who support abortion rights.”
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“The Kansas amendment was voted on during a summer primary with no competitive Democratic contest and in a midterm year that is otherwise likely to favor Republicans, who typically oppose abortion rights. That scheduling had initially raised eyebrows in Kansas.”
Tweet from Lindsay Wise (WSJ): A GOP strategist in KS warns this is “a big deal” […] “There were no major contested Democratic primaries to drive turnout & the amendment still failed resoundingly. If Republicans think the issue of abortion isn’t on the minds of voters tonight’s results should put them on notice”
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