Summary

Democrats have much to celebrate after securing key victories Tuesday on election night. Abortion access was a driving issue for the party and helped turn out voters for the Democratic ticket, which sets the party up with a plan of action heading into the 2024 election year. Lisa Desjardins reports and Amy Walter of "The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter" joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.

For a transcript of this story, click here.

ALSO: Take a look at this AP article Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest win for reproductive rights to learn more about Tuesday's vote.

Warm up questions

1. Where was abortion an issue in this week's elections?
2. Why was there a referendum on abortion this year in Ohio?
3. How did the election outcome change thinking on abortion and politics?
4. What are some ways abortion access might influence the 2024 elections?
5. When was the Roe v. Wade decision overturned?

Key facts:

1. Election Day 2023: Ohioans resoundingly approved a ballot measure Tuesday enshrining a right to abortion in their State Constitution.
2. The move continues a winning streak for abortion-rights advocates who have appealed directly to voters after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade a year and a half ago.

• In Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022), the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), which guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion.

1. Last year in election 2022, abortion rights groups won in six out of six state ballot measures.
2. Read this article Here are the states where abortion access may be on the ballot in 2024 to see if your state is on this list.
3. Anti-abortion advocates like Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life Action, stated “The same pro-life movement that worked almost 50 years to undo the wrongs of Roe v. Wade will not be discouraged.”
4. The outcome of the intense, off-year election could be a bellwether for 2024, when Democrats hope the issue will energize their voters and help President Joe Biden keep the White House.

Click the link to hear comments from Vice President Kamala Harris about Tuesday's Election 2023 vote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySXlNZSUnDI

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