Democrats flipped a state senate seat in a Virginia special election, likely scuttling Republican plans for a stricter abortion law in the state.
in the state legislature Wednesday morning. Virginia currently allows abortion through the second trimester, or about 26 weeks, with access after that only if three doctors certify that the mother’s health is at risk.
Groups on both sides of the abortion policy fight invested in the race, which Kiggans had won narrowly in 2019. Adams did not campaign on new abortion restrictions but supported the governor’s plan. “We need to pass laws that respect the rights of the mom and baby, limit late-term abortion by passing Glenn Youngkin’s 15-week legislation, while providing reasonable exceptions to protect the life of the mother or in the instance of rape or incest,” Adams saidVirginia Gov.
“This seat is critical to ensure that we can protect the rights of women’s reproductive health care,” he added. Democrats were concerned that an Adams victory would have potentially allowed the legislation to pass, as one Democratic state senator hasand Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, would have the ability to break any ties.
All 40 state Senate seats are up for election this fall, in addition to the entire House of Delegates. With Youngkin’s term running through the end of 2025, abortion access is likely to remain a key issue in future races.
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