How one Virginia special election became the next abortion battleground

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Some Republicans and anti-abortion groups argue Democrats are using the prospect of an abortion ban in the state as a scare tactic to win the special legislative election.
58% : "We are one seat away from anti-abortion measures coming through in the state of Virginia," Rouse said.
52% :McClellan's primary victory all but guarantees she will win McEachin's overwhelmingly Democratic district come February -- thereby reducing Democrats' margin in the state Senate from three seats to two, and possibly positioning state Sen. Joe Morrissey, an anti-abortion Democrat, as a crucial swing vote.
51% : Abortion is legal in Virginia until the third trimester, but Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has proposed prohibiting the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy in his recently released budget.
47% : I support the current law of Virginia as it is and will fiercely defend against any legislation that will ban abortion in our state, our commonwealth," Rouse said in an interview.
43% : "Kevin Adams' campaign is focused on the critical issues facing our commonwealth: lowering taxes for working families, creating jobs, and keeping our neighborhoods safe," said Kendyl Parker, Adams' campaign manager.

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