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Latin Times
Latin Times
National
Maria Villarroel

Latina Republicans distance themselves from the "toxic" issue of abortion ahead of 2024 elections

The trend is part of a national effort from Republicans to avoid abortion following the controversial 2022 SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (Credit: AFP)

Abortion has been a major point of contention in the 2024 general elections. As some conservative states seek to maintain or increase abortion restrictions, some Latina Republicans across the country are seeking to leave the issue behind to prevent a potential career death.

Growing literature shows Latinos to be primarily pro-choice. For instance, 57% of Hispanics believe abortion should be legal in almost every scenario, compared to 62% of the general population, according to a 2022 study by the Pew Research Center.

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