Lauren Paulk
Mid-Term Elections Limit Abortion for Some While Ensuring Access for Others

Mid-Term Elections Limit Abortion for Some While Ensuring Access for Others

Tuesday’s elections brought some mixed results around abortion rights. While Oregon turned out in a big way to reaffirm abortion access for everyone regardless of income, a majority of West Virginia and Alabama voters paved the way for increased abortion restrictions in both states. As with all abortion restrictions, these measures will have the most impact on low-income women, young women, and women of color in these three states.