Women voters prioritize economy over reproductive rights in Harris election loss

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, lost to Donald Trump in the recent election, despite her historic candidacy and strong support for reproductive rights. Exit polls indicated that women voters prioritized the economy over abortion rights. Harris received 53% of women’s votes, a slight decrease from Joe Biden's 55% in 2020. The polls also showed a decline in support for Democrats among Black and Latino voters, with Trump gaining ground among younger and first-time voters. Reproductive rights were on the ballot in ten states, with seven measures passing. Experts noted that while abortion was important, economic concerns were more significant for many women voters, impacting Harris's campaign.