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Abortion supporters attending the Women’s March in Boston gathered in droves to support Harris’ presidency
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Abortion supporters attending the Women’s March in Boston gathered in droves to support Harris’ presidency

Hundreds of people attended the Women’s March massachusetts A strong show of support for Vice President Kamala Harris and abortion access ahead of Election Day.

people walked Boston JointHe carried banners reading “We will not go back” and “Abortion is healthcare.” Some men also joined them.

The woman’s march also took place in Boston Washington, D.C.and in Kansas City, Missouri.

Speakers warned people vote in the election – highlighting that abortion is on the ballot in nine states.

“How many of you will be voting on Tuesday? How many of you can’t wait to wake up to a female president?” Rev. Dr. of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts. asked Deborah Haffner.

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Marji Roy, foreground right, of Ashford, Connecticut, holds signs during the National Women’s March in Boston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Leslie Rosenberg of Boston cheers during the National Women’s March in Boston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tracy Murphy told NBC 10Boston She said she organized the women’s march because she wanted to give everything to whoever wins.

“The message today is we want everyone to vote,” Murphy said.

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People rally on Boston Common during the National Women’s March in Boston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Mimi Balsamo, of Quincy, Massachusetts, attended the National Women’s March on Boston Common in Boston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Abortion and the 2024 election

Since the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade overturns his case In June 2022, access to abortion returned to the state level.

Abortion continues to be a hot topic in the 2024 elections; Abortion is the most important issue for many women voters.

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Nine states to consider constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights — Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada and South Dakota.

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People rally on Boston Common during the National Women’s March in Boston on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

record number voters are considering abortion It should be legal, with two-thirds favoring a law that guarantees nationwide access, according to a national poll conducted by Fox News on March 22-25, 2024.

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Fifty-nine percent think abortion should be legal in all or most cases; It has risen to a record low since the previous high of 57% in September 2022. 44% in April 2022.

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Ami Faria and her daughter, Amelia, of Exeter, NH, attended the National Women’s March on Boston Common on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Support for legalization has increased overall (often by double digits) since April 2022, two months ago Karaca was overthrown. This includes increased support among voters 65 and older (+16 points should be legal), conservatives (+12), Republicans (+11), and White Evangelical Christians (+10).

Only 7% overall think abortion should never be allowed, while five times as many say it should always happen (35%). Another third (32%) say abortion should be illegal except in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother’s life.

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris (Getty Images)

Embers

Former President Trump changed his stance on abortion during the election cycle as the Republican nominee hoped to attract independents and some disappointed Democrats but risked alienating his pro-life base.

Especially Trump opposes federal abortion banhowever, he continued to oppose late-term abortions. In July, the Republican Party abandoned its long-standing anti-abortion advocacy position.

Harris

During Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, she nominated three conservative justices to the Supreme Court and later voted in Roe v. He argued that Trump, who voted to overturn the Wade case, was responsible for worsening medical care for women and would seek further restrictions.

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Harris expressed her stance on the issue in Roe v. His goal was to create a law that would re-establish the national right to abortion, which was eliminated after Wade.

He also pledged to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone. to call drug “essential medicine.”

Get the latest updates on 2024 campaign history, exclusive interviews and more from our Fox News Digital election hub.

Fox News’ Victoria Balara and the Associated Press contributed to this report.