Since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, there’s been an overwhelming showing of women fighting back. In states like Ohio, where abortion access is most at risk, voter registration among women has surged.
With the second-highest jump in voter registration post-Roe, Ohio women saw a 7% increase, now comprising 54% of all newly registered voters.
In his majority opinion striking down Roe, Supreme Court Justice Alito wrote, “women are not without electoral or political power.” Little does he know women across the country are ready to prove just how right he is. Since the ruling, abortion has become the second-most important election issue this November.
We saw a major victory early on in Kansas, where voters rejected a public referendum to remove statewide abortion protections. Now, we must continue to build off that moment to see more abortion rights victories this November.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?
