Closing summary
Democrats and Republicans are closely watching a special election in Ohio that could indicate if voters, even in red states, are willing to protect abortion access. Buckeye state residents are considering Issue 1, a GOP-backed measure that would make it more difficult to change the state constitution, which reproductives rights advocates are asking voters to do in November to ensure abortion remains legal. Today’s election is viewed as a test of whether the issue, which so animated voters in last year’s midterm elections and was seen as one reason why Democrats nationwide performed better than expected, remains as potent as it once was. Polls close in Ohio at 7.30pm eastern time.
Here’s what else happened today:
Joe Biden established a new national monument around the Grand Canyon, linking the decision to his fight against climate change.
If Issue 1 is approved in Ohio, election-day turnout will likely be crucial, a top political analyst says.
Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager in an effort to jump-start his floundering presidential bid.
The Washington DC grand jury that last week indicted Donald Trump is continuing its work, for reasons that remain unknown.
Addressing a rally in New Hampshire, Trump made light of the multiple criminal indictments filed against him, saying they helped him in the polls.
Below is a map of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, which Joe Biden established today.
The new areas are around the national park situated in northern Arizona, and outlined in green:
