In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade, abortion-rights supporters have put their opponents on defense by spending more money on advocacy, passing state-level protections through ballot measures and helping elect Democrats. 

On Tuesday, two states will test whether the abortion-rights movement can keep up its momentum. In Ohio, a ballot measure will ask voters to protect abortion access, while in Virginia, the issue could help decide which party controls the state legislature. 

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