Over 80% of registered California voters consider abortion an important issue in the upcoming election, according to a new poll. The poll found 71% plan to vote for a ballot measure that would guarantee the right to abortion and access to contraceptives.
Protesters gather in reaction to the announcement to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling on June 24 in Los Angeles, Calif. | David McNew/Getty ImagesAn overwhelming majority of California voters have abortion on their minds as the November election approaches, according to a poll released Wednesday that also shows strong support for a ballot measure responding to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
“While the numbers released today are encouraging, we cannot leave anything to chance,” said state Senate President pro tem Toni Atkins , co-chair of the Yes on Prop1 campaign. “More than ever, we need voters to turn out and say yes on Prop 1 to set an example for the rest of the country that abortion is a fundamental right and should be protected as such in our Constitution.”
The decision by state lawmakers to place Prop 1 on the ballot has the potential to drive up turnout for Democrats, and some speculate it could affect the outcome of a handful of tight Congressional races in the Golden State amid the strong feelings on the issue reflected in the poll.
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