Kamalamania and the drive for abortion rights are a potent mixSubscribeEnterpriseLog inMenuSkip to contentSubscribeEnterpriseLog inMenuThe world in briefCatch up on global daily news1843 magazineDive into compelling long readsPodcastsTune into engaging conversationsVideoWatch engaging short filmsDigital eventsGain insights from expertsNewslettersCurated news, direct to your inboxCurrent topicsWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe World Ahead 2025Climate changeGeopoliticsThe world economyArtificial intelligenceUS presidential trackerCurrent topicsWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe World Ahead 2025Climate changeGeopoliticsThe world economyArtificial intelligenceUS presidential trackerWorldWorldThe world this weekChinaUnited StatesEuropeBritainMiddle East & AfricaAsiaThe AmericasInternationalBusiness & economicsBusiness & economicsFinance & economicsBusinessBig Mac indexEconomic & financial indicatorsOpinionOpinionLeadersLetters to the editorBy InvitationIn depthIn depthScience & technologyBriefingGraphic detailInteractivesThe Economist explainsSpecial reportsTechnology QuarterlyEssaySchools briefCulture & societyCulture & societyCultureThe Economist readsObituaryWeekly editionWeekly editionThis weekPast editionsWeekly editionThe world in briefWar in the Middle EastWar in UkraineThe world economyArtificial intelligenceClimate changeArchive 1945German election 2025Dateline quizMy EconomistUnlimited digital access to all reporting, podcasts, newsletters and eventsSubscribeSUBSCRIBER BENEFITSPodcastsNewslettersVideoLive virtual eventsThe Economist appEspresso appSaved storiesAccountLog outUnited States | Direct democracyKamalamania and the drive for abortion rights are a potent mixReferendums in ten states will determine the future of abortion access—and may tilt the presidential electionPhotograph: EPA Sep 26th 2024|MIAMIShareESTHER De Varona, a 77-year-old activist, wants her fellow Miamianos to vote in November to enshrine a right to abortion in Florida, one of ten states holding a referendum this year on whether to make this part of their state constitution (see map). Ms De Varona and her group, Cuban American Women Supporting Democracy, have learned to stay away from phrases like “abortion rights” and to focus relentlessly on “the health of the woman”, she says. Polls suggest they are within striking distance of the 60% majority needed to pass the initiative in Florida.Explore moreThe US elections of 2024ElectionsUnited StatesKamala HarrisThis article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Back on the ballot”United States September 28th 2024Kamala Harris is outspending Donald Trump. Will it matter?Eric Adams, New York’s mayor, is indicted on bribery chargesRecent special elections bode well for DemocratsMark Robinson has hijacked his own campaign in North CarolinaKamalamania and the drive for abortion rights are a potent mixAmerica’s growing row over policies for transgender prisonersWhat J.D. Vance is learning from Donald TrumpFrom the September 28th 2024 editionDiscover stories from this section and more in the list of contentsExplore the editionShareReuse this contentMore from United StatesIs Elon Musk’s war on fraud just cover for a power grab?America’s government has a big problem, but DOGE’s approach is unlikely to fix itSo far, mass deportation has been more rhetoric than realityA raid in New Jersey highlights the barriers Donald Trump facesChecks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump’s pick-and-choose federalismNot so long ago Republicans were advocates of giving states more powerHow Bob Dylan broke freeThe biopic “A Complete Unknown” tells only part of the storyElon Musk has been pushed out of the TreasuryBut court filings reveal quite how deep DOGE gotWhat happened next at USAIDA textbook case of how not to cut wasteful government spendingLinkedInInstagramFacebookXTikTokYouTubeWhatsAppGet The Economist app on iOS or AndroidThe EconomistThe EconomistAboutReuse our contentSubscribeEconomist EnterpriseSecureDropThe Economist GroupThe Economist GroupThe Economist GroupEconomist IntelligenceEconomist ImpactEconomist Impact EventsEconomist Education CoursesContactContactHelp and supportAdvertisePress centreCareersCareersWorking hereExecutive JobsTo enhance your experience and ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies.Manage cookiesTerms of usePrivacyCookie PolicyAccessibilityModern Slavery StatementSitemapYour Data RightsCopyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2025. All rights reserved.


Abortion is the main issue in this election.  We can pretend like it's the economy or immigration, but it's abortion.