Unlike younger generations, who until recently may have taken federal abortion protections for granted, older women recall the era of illegal backroom abortions that preceded Roe.
A fight for the senior voteNot all older women are motivated by abortion.
But in a race that is expected to be decided on the margins, boosting support among women and older voters could make a difference.
There are some signs in early voting data that women seniors are highly motivated to vote, said Tom Bonier, a Democratic strategist and CEO of the data firm TargetSmart.
Abortion bans in many states, including North Carolina, make exceptions for ectopic pregnancies, but patients have reported delays in care.
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