They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.

Abortion access has long been difficult for women in the military, but the end of Roe v. Wade has made it even tougher. Some 40% now serve in states with abortion bans or expanded restrictions.

Arizona has seen rising support for abortion rights among Latinos. The reasons are varied and complicated.

Torn between a base that wants more restrictions on abortion and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather avoid the topic. But they can’t escape talking about it.

Florida recently issued new guidance on when an abortion can be performed under exceptions, but providers say it has caused even more confusion.

A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status starting in January, creating a new vacancy.

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, a law still on the books from 1849 left the legality of abortions in dispute in the state. This week, Planned Parenthood resumes services.

When she was pregnant, Kaitlyn Joshua struggled to get medical care — and answers — in post-Roe Louisiana, where abortion is banned.

Kristen Petranek has a history of miscarriages – and she has diabetes, which makes pregnancy risky. She fears that if something goes wrong, her state's law may inhibit doctors from helping her.

In states with abortion bans, doctors may hesitate to provide abortion care in a medical emergency. Some ethicists argue doctors should practice civil disobedience and put patients' lives first.

State law at the time prohibited abortion after around 6 weeks. Legal experts say this kind of law leaves doctors uncertain of what's legal and can put patients in dangerous situations.

About halfway into her pregnancy, Karla found out her fetus had a severe genetic anomaly. As she grappled with an uncertain prognosis, she was up against North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit.

A new report assessed the impact of laws in the 15 states that have banned or heavily restricted abortion since June 24.

Police say that in Facebook messages they've obtained, Jessica Burgess tells her 17-year-old daughter that she has abortion pills to end her 24-week pregnancy. They're both charged with felonies.

Common misperceptions are that only abortion-seekers are affected, that Democratics could have codified protections before, and that Congress can easily get rid of federal laws restricting abortion.