The issue that comes up the most — particularly among women and even from some Republicans and independents, she says — is protecting abortion rights.
For those on either side of the debate, Virginia — where all state House and Senate seats are up for election and early voting begins Friday — is among the biggest fights this year over abortion rights.
The other is the resounding defeat of incumbent Sen. Joe Morrissey, a scandal-plagued, self-described “pro-life” Democrat, by his June primary challenger, Lashrecse Aird, who centered her campaign around abortion rights.
In August, Ohio voters rejected a measure pushed by Republicans that was seen as a proxy for an abortion rights question on the ballot this fall.
Perry defended her record and said she believes Virginia — and her Senate matchup against Segura — will be bellwethers for 2024.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
RICHMOND, Va, Virginia, U.S, Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio, Chicago