Contraception Access Becomes Key Battleground in 2024 Elections

Democrats push federal protections as GOP faces scrutiny over state-level restrictions and mixed messages from Trump.

Senate Democrats plan a vote on the Right to Contraception Act to highlight GOP opposition ahead of elections.
Republican-led states have blocked or vetoed several bills aimed at protecting contraception access.
Former President Trump made conflicting statements about supporting contraception restrictions, later denying any intent to ban birth control.
Democrats aim to use the issue to mobilize voters, similar to their strategy on abortion rights.
Conservative arguments often conflate emergency contraception with abortion, complicating legislative efforts.