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Democrats Score Victories on Virginia Legislature, Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure, and Kentucky Governor’s Race

Democrats scored victories in several states in Tuesday’s off-year election: Ohio voters will enshrine abortion access in the state’s Constitution and Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear won his reelection in Kentucky, CBS News projects — two big victories for Democrats as President Biden faces daunting polls regarding his reelection prospects in 2024.

Democrats also took control of Virginia’s House of Delegates and retained their hold on the majority in the state Senate, according to The Associated Press.

As of 11:30 p.m. ET with 92% of the ballots counted, “yes” votes for the Ohio abortion access ballot measure led the “no” votes by more than 400,000. Beshear, meanwhile, held a lead of about 66,000 votes over Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, with 91% of the votes counted.

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