Harris' focus on abortion rights fails to boost voter turnout in presidential campaign

Kamala Harris' focus on abortion rights in her presidential campaign did not significantly boost voter turnout. Only 14% of voters prioritized abortion, while 32% chose the economy as their main concern, according to exit polls. Harris received 53% of women's votes, lower than Joe Biden's 57% in 2020. Donald Trump gained support among younger voters, with 46% backing him, up from 42% in 2020. The Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has led to a patchwork of state abortion laws. With Harris' loss, hopes for a federal law restoring abortion rights have diminished. Abortion laws are expected to remain varied across states for at least the next four years, as both sides prepare for ongoing political battles over reproductive rights.