Democrats win in several states on abortion rights in US off-year elections

Family and supporters of Virginia’s Danny Diggs, including his wife, Patty, white jacket, celebrate during a watch party at the City Centre Holiday Inn in Newport (The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

US Democrats have had plenty of good news during off-year elections – including more evidence that they can win races centred on the debate over abortion in America.

Abortion rights supporters won an Ohio ballot measure, and the Democratic governor of Kentucky stayed in office by campaigning on reproductive rights while painting his opponent as extremist.