Analyzing the Political Significance of Abortion in State Legislation and Elections

State legislators are enacting extreme laws on abortion, motivating voters and particularly suburban women to show up on election day. Abortion is a key issue in elections, with Democrats winning big when it's on the ballot. Candidates' positions on abortion can strongly impact their success, as seen in John Fetterman's win in Pennsylvania. Trump's discomfort discussing abortion has been a liability, as reflected in his 2016 response on criminal penalties for abortion. These issues are not going away, with more horror stories likely to influence voters through significant ad campaigns.