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Democrats plan to push legislation on their first day in Congress to restore a federal right to abortion care and remove restrictions on abortion coverage in federal health programs, including bills like the Women’s Health Protection Act and the EACH Act. Democratic operatives involved in Senate races in Michigan and other states have used tactics such as placing copycat candidates on ballots to confuse voters and improve their party's chances of retaking the Senate.

The last remaining abortion facility in Lansing, Michigan, has closed following years of persistent prayer vigils by 40 Days for Life volunteers. Lansing previously had five freestanding abortion centers, but now none remain open in the city.

CatholicVote has released voter guides for seven states, including Michigan, urging Catholics to vote early in the midterm elections to support pro-life and other Catholic values. The guides provide information on candidates and ballot initiatives, emphasizing the importance of Catholic turnout in key races that could influence policies on life, marriage, and religious liberty.

House Democrats have an 84-page plan to reestablish a federal right to abortion care, including abortion up to birth and federally funded abortion coverage, if they regain control of Congress. In Michigan, a pro-life student at Western Michigan University challenged candidate Abdul El-Sayed on his abortion stance, highlighting local engagement with these national abortion policy debates.

The 40 Days for Life campaign has started in 682 cities worldwide, including Kalamazoo, Michigan, where participants held a rain-soaked vigil to pray for the unborn and an end to abortion. In the Pacific Northwest, leaders from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Canada gathered in Seattle for a training workshop to prepare for the campaign, which includes recruiting vigil participants and legal briefings.

Efforts to support pro-life candidates and oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood in the upcoming election, focusing on swing states like Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Alaska. It emphasizes the importance of winning key congressional seats to renew measures that defund Planned Parenthood and advance pro-life legislation.

The 2026 elections will be crucial in determining control of the Senate, with Republicans currently holding a slim majority of 53 seats to the Democrats' 47, and Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. Ten states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas—are identified as the most competitive Senate races, where pro-life voter turnout could significantly impact the election outcomes.