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Originally Posted by dobbles
I should point out that from what I understand, they held it this week in hopes they would win. The idea being that turnout would be low by the opposition because they didn't have anything else to vote for. And republicans in the area turn out pretty decent as most primaries are effectively the general due to the heavy conservative lean of the state.
The organizing effort against was very effective, and the supreme courts decision I think motivated a lot of people to vote that might not have otherwise.
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Also that younger voters typically support abortion and many are not around in the summer.