Key 2024 Races Map
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead
DemCast is a such a group. It cultivates, amplifies and maximizes the impact of grassroots digital media. It bolsters blue electoral and policy victories at all levels of government. DemLabs created this StoryMap in collaboration with DemCast which has collected data on dozens of key races, ballot measures and deadlines. Click on a button to focus in on the races you are interested in.
Abortion-related ballot measures in 2024
In 2024, there are three abortion-related measures certified on the ballot, and 14 potential measures that may appear on the ballot.
Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, there were seven abortion-related measures that appeared on the ballot. Four of these measures had campaigns that described themselves as pro-choice—one of these measures occurred in a state with Democratic partisan control of the state legislature, one occurred in a state with Republican partisan control, and two occurred in states with divided control. All four of these measures were approved by voters.
Three of the abortion-related measures on the ballot since 2022 had campaigns that described themselves as pro-life. One occurred in a state with Republican partisan control, while two others occurred in a state with divided partisan control. All three of these measures were rejected by voters. – Ballotpedia
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TakeAway: Focus on the key races in 2024 and elect Democrats to protect your freedoms and democracy.
Deepak
DemLabs
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