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Pennsylvania Elections: A Pivotal Vote on Abortion Rights

11/2/2025

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The upcoming Pennsylvania elections could determine the future of abortion rights, as the state Supreme Court has protected them.
Abortion remains legal up to 24 weeks, but anti-abortion activists seek to change this.
Voters will decide retention votes for three state Supreme Court justices and could shift legislative control.
Governor Josh Shapiro, a pro-choice Democrat, faces Republican Stacy Garrity, who holds an anti-abortion stance.

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The upcoming Pennsylvania elections could determine the future of abortion rights, as the state Supreme Court has protected them.
Abortion remains legal up to 24 weeks, but anti-abortion activists seek to change this.
Voters will decide retention votes for three state Supreme Court justices and could shift legislative control.
Governor Josh Shapiro, a pro-choice Democrat, faces Republican Stacy Garrity, who holds an anti-abortion stance.