A recent ruling in Alabama has sparked a political debate after frozen embryos were deemed legally as children, impacting fertility treatments for many couples. This decision has highlighted the significant role of state supreme courts in this year's elections, with crucial issues such as abortion, reproductive rights, gerrymandering, and voting rights at stake.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, state supreme court decisions have become pivotal. Campaigns for state supreme court seats are expected to be fiercely contested and expensive, with 80 races in 33 states this year.
