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John,
Today marks one year of Trump 2.0.
Trump campaigned on a promise of “leaving abortion to the states.”
But one year into his administration, access to abortion is more limited and tenuous than ever.
At the federal level, he has backed sweeping attacks on access tucked into his reconciliation bill, using the legislation to restrict insurance coverage of abortion, defund Planned Parenthood, and gut healthcare programs that millions of people relied on.
Simultaneously, Trump has given state lawmakers a neon green light to pursue their most extreme agendas. Across the country, we’ve seen:
- An increase in attempts to criminalize doctors, patients, and people who help patients access care
- Attacks on and disinformation campaigns around medication abortion, even in states where abortion is already banned
- The administration turn a blind eye to the horrifying reports of patient deaths as a result of these laws
This is what “leaving it to the states” looks like in practice: a federal government hostile to science-based healthcare paired with unchecked extremism at the state level.
But here’s the other side of the story: voters are clear-eyed, angry, and they’re showing up. Pro-choice candidates won by outsized margins across the country last year, previewing what is possible in the midterm elections.
So where do we go from here?
We build on those wins by investing where there’s a real chance to make a difference — at both the state and federal level. That means educating and engaging voters in places with nested opportunities: districts where a state legislative race, a congressional seat, and long-term power are all in play.
In 2026, we have the opportunity to pump the brakes on Trump’s agenda by taking back power federally. And in areas that are likely to determine the balance of power in Congress, like Michigan and North Carolina, there are opportunities to elect state officials who have the power to fight for our freedoms right now.
If you’re able, will you make a contribution today to help Vote Pro-Choice educate and engage voters in the areas where we can have maximum impact up and down the ballot?
Your support directly fuels the work ahead. Thank you for staying with us.
In solidarity,
Maris Nyhart
Communications Director
Vote Pro-Choice
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