MAPLEWOOD, Mo. – Missouri Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Lucas Kunce held his first rally tonight since winning the Democratic primary Tuesday, and it was in Maplewood.

The rally, held outside at Schlafly Bottleworks, was called a “Rally to Restore Our Freedom,” which centered around protecting reproductive rights.

Dozens of supporters filled the outdoor patio, hearing from multiple pro-abortion rights speakers before Kunce took the microphone.

Once Kunce did speak, he made clear his plans should he be elected to the U.S. Senate, saying he would codify Roe V. Wade, protect access to contraception and invitro fertilization, and support a woman’s right to make her own health decisions.

“We are literally going to have to take our own rights and our own freedoms back,” Kunce said. “It is the only way. They’re not going to give it up. So, what I’m asking you to do here tonight is join me.”

Supporters told FOX 2 that reproductive rights are their top priority heading into the upcoming November general election.

“Reproductive health is a fundamental right we all should have. In Missouri, we don’t have that right now, so this is a really important topic to me,” Kunce supporter Lisa McDade said.

“Their rights are all being questioned right now. They’re second-class citizens,” Kunce supporter Darryl Vennard stated. “And I think that’s the message that’s going to carry the day.”

Amy Byrne agrees, saying she thinks the issues around reproductive health could turn Missouri blue this November.

“We’ve always gone one way, but maybe there’s some potential for us to switch things up here in Missouri,” she said.

Kunce thinks he’s got a shot, and he has a message for voters.

“Maybe it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, everybody listening out there, this is your chance. This is your chance to do something different,” he said. “This is your chance to do the right thing. You’ve got a 13-year marine veteran running against a complete villain who is stripping this state for parts.”