Republicans’ big win in Virginia proves yet again that the pro-life message is an asset to savvy GOP candidates, even in “purple” states.

Terry McAuliffe evidently thought the rallying cry of abortion on demand would unify Democrats at a time when they have little to boast about. He arguably made it the central issue in his campaign, spending millions in advertising which emphasized his support for unlimited abortion and bringing in high-profile surrogates like Barack Obama. Several of his most expensive ads, each of which aired more than 1,100 times, attacked Glenn Youngkin on abortion. When challenged on issues like education, he would pivot to abortion. Mr. McAuliffe even campaigned at an abortion center that carries out abortions up to 16 weeks of pregnancy.

In contrast, Mr. Youngkin slammed Mr. McAuliffe and the Democrats for supporting abortion on demand through birth and even infanticide while outlining his commitments to advocate legislation to limit late-term abortions when unborn children can feel pain and work to stop taxpayer-funded abortions.