Last November, Ohio became the 7th consecutive state since Roe v. Wade was overturned where massive voter turnout flooded the ballot box in support of abortion rights.

And let me just say: The only thing more satisfying than Ohioans' fervor to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution was watching anti‑abortion activists and some politicians try — and fail miserably — to stop them by spreading misinformation and suppressing voter turnout.

Politicians and groups that want to ban abortion pulled out every stop to prevent this victory — and they are dead set on continued tactics. Despite Ohio voters showing up to support the right to an abortion, these groups are pushing a total abortion ban. And this comes on the heels of the Ohio Supreme Court's dismissal of their appeal to enforce a near‑total ban.

They are doing everything they can to keep people from getting essential reproductive health care — no matter what voters want or the dangerous consequences.

And that's just in Ohio. As you read this, 21 states ban all or some abortions. But we're working to change that this year. In Arizona and Nevada, advocates for reproductive rights are collecting signatures to get abortion access on the ballot. In Florida, advocates are working to get a measure before voters in November to expand legal abortion access.

Nearly eight out of ten Americans believe the decision to have an abortion should be left to a woman and her doctor — not a politician. That's why time and time again, when abortion is on the ballot, reproductive freedom wins. Still, out‑of‑touch politicians continue to further their own agendas and ignore the will of voters.

We have some big fights to win this year and we'll need all the help we can get. Thank you for staying in the fight to help ensure everyone, in every state, has access to the health care they need.

Onward.