And even though we’re in what political analysts call an off-year — with neither a presidential election nor midterm congressional elections — a steady stream of voters still showed up at polling stations.
Two governorships are at stake in competitive races in typically Republican southern states.
In Ohio, voters will decide whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s Constitution and whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Today’s elections, which also include all 140 Virginia legislative contests and a race to fill a Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat, will probably be dissected for hints about 2024.
The results may determine whether Democrats find some reassurances about their approach to key issues like abortion, which has been a bright spot for their party.
Persons:
Andy Beshear, Brandon Presley, Elvis Presley
Organizations:
Gov, Democrat, Pennsylvania Supreme
Locations:
U.S, In Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, state’s, Virginia, Pennsylvania