Why Trump’s win unnerved women everywhere

The battle over abortion didn’t play out as the Democrats hoped, while Donald Trump succeeded in tapping into a much more pronounced gender divide.

Supporters of Kamala Harris weep as the vice president concedes defeat. While young women did turn out for Harris, there were not enough to turn the tide. Bloomberg

Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writer

Nov 8, 2024 – 1.27pm

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There was some good news from the US election for those who don’t want the clock rolled back.

Americans voted on more than just their new president this week. In some states, abortion was also on the ballot. Those seeking to protect a woman’s right to choose notched up wins in seven states, lost in three, and cleared the way to overturning a ban in Missouri.

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Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles.