Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout.
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"It feels like going back into a type of slavery and control, where other people get to decide they will suborn me," she said. The votes are being held on the same day as midterm elections across the US, which will decide which party - Democrats or Republicans - holds power in Congress. Democrats nationwide have made abortion access central to their messaging.Opinion polls suggest about two-thirds of voters across America want guaranteed abortion rights - and if they turn out to vote as a result, it will help President Biden's party win seats and possibly even retain control of Congress.
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