Voters sided with Biden’s agenda in Democratic 2023 election wins, White House says
by Brett Samuels - 11/08/23 1:37 PM ET
The White House on Wednesday took a victory lap after Democratic wins in Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio state elections, framing it as a validation of the president’s platform.
“President Biden’s values and agenda won big across the country last night,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a briefing with reporters. “In Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, voters once again sided with President Biden’s agenda.”
“We have always said that voting matters and polls do not,” she added. “Our focus is going to remain [on] our work to grow the economy, lower costs for families and protect fundamental freedoms against dangerous agendas that are out of touch with the American people.”
Democrats won control of both chambers of the state Legislature in Virginia, dealing a significant blow to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R). In Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) won reelection in a reliably red state. And in Ohio, voters approved constitutional amendments to ensure access to abortion and to legalize marijuana in the state.
Tuesday’s elections were the latest sign that Democrats continue to see strong turnout and results following the June 2022 Supreme Court decision that reversed Roe v. Wade, which had guaranteed abortion access nationwide.
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