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Carter Sherman

An ‘abortion abolitionist’ became an Oklahoma senator. The fringe is celebrating its big victory

Abolish Abortion protesters stand outside the House of Representatives chamber in Oklahoma City in February 2022.
Abolish Abortion protesters stand outside the House of Representatives chamber in Oklahoma City in February 2022. Photograph: Alonzo Adams/AP

When Dusty Deevers won his race to become an Oklahoma state senator on Tuesday night, he wasted no time in making sure his new constituents knew what he stood for.

“Here in Oklahoma, it’s time to abolish abortion, abolish pornography, abolish the state income tax and give power and equal representation back to the people!” the Republican posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

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