Leaked Roe v. Wade opinion puts abortion rights on the ballot in Texas

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Abortion rights are now front and center in Texas' top 2022 races, as the threat of a complete statewide ban looms over this year's upcoming election. | via HoustonPubMedia

Democrats hope the leaked decision helps galvanize voters. Beto O'Rourke, the Democrat running against Abbott, held a press conference Thursday morning outside the Texas Capitol to talk about his pledge to protect reproductive rights if elected.

The candidate told reporters ​his campaign is launching a door-knocking initiative in response to the leaked draft opinion. “We need someone in that office who’s going to reflect the will of the people of Texas," O'Rourke said."And I can tell you, in this issue, people in Texas want to ensure that women can make their own health care decisions.”

 

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