"Arizona Abortion Ban Sparks Political Fallout for GOP Lawmakers"

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Source: The Arizona Republic
"Arizona Abortion Ban Sparks Political Fallout for GOP Lawmakers"
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Arizona's new 19th century abortion ban is likely to impact the upcoming legislative elections, potentially flipping the Legislature to Democrats. Several Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Shawnna Bolick, Rep. Matt Gress, and Sen. J.D. Mesnard, are facing challenges in competitive districts due to their previous support for the 1864 territorial abortion ban. The revival of this ban has led to calls for repeal from some Republicans, indicating the potential political consequences of the controversial law in the upcoming elections.

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