Barack Obama Instagram – Yesterday, voters across the country turned out for the values we’re fighting for — because they know state and local elections matter.   Once again, voters made it clear that they believe women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. In Ohio, voters chose to enshrine abortion rights into their state constitution. And in Kentucky, Andy Beshear won a second term as governor after standing up for abortion rights.    Courts play a vital role in protecting everything from reproductive freedom to the right to free and fair elections. In Pennsylvania, voters made their voices heard by electing Judge McCaffery. In Virginia — where every single seat in the General Assembly was on the ballot — voters gave Democrats the majority in both the Senate and House of Delegates, preventing Republicans from passing a radical conservative agenda.    I’m also proud of all the Obama-Biden alumni running for office. Last night, Gabe Amo became Rhode Island’s first Black representative, and Phil Hernandez joined Virginia’s House of Delegates.  As we head into 2024, let’s keep organizing, keep voting, and keep making our voices heard.