This month, we’re excited to provide you with a special edition of the Project 50 Political Newsletter. The focus of this newsletter is the important work of REPRO Rising Virginia. They shared this message with us:
“In November, Virginians will vote in a critical election that will determine the balance of power in the House of Delegates and set the stage for a constitutional amendment on reproductive freedom. REPRO Rising Virginia is launching a campaign that combines deep canvassing, digital persuasion, and targeted contributions to ensure that reproductive rights champions have the resources and support they need to win. We are focusing on districts where the margins are closest — and where a few hundred votes can change the outcome. Our program is designed to engage voters in honest, values-based conversations, educate the public on the stakes of the amendment, and deliver the resources that candidates need to compete and win.”
REPRO Rising has identified several key target races that you should know about. These candidates are reproductive rights champions and are prepared to protect abortion rights in the last abortion access point in the South. If you’re able, please consider contributing directly to the candidates or to REPRO Rising.
As always, thank you for standing with us and fighting for access in every state.
Marlou Svenson, Political Director
REPRO Rising VA's Top Target Races
VA House of Delegates District: 22
Candidate: Elizabeth Guzman
Elizabeth is committed to protecting reproductive rights by ensuring strong privacy safeguards for individuals seeking care, including abortion. She supports expanding insurance coverage and reducing barriers for fertility treatments like IVF, and she upholds access to contraception as a fundamental aspect of reproductive freedom.
Contribute to Elizabeth Guzman’s campaign here.
VA House of Delegates District: 41
Candidate: Lily Franklin
Lily will fight to protect reproductive rights in Southwest Virginia by expanding access to OB-GYNs and contraception, ensuring women can get timely, essential care—because women’s health is a right, not a luxury.
Contribute to Lily Franklin’s campaign here.
VA House of Delegates District: 75
Candidate: Lindsey Dougherty
Lindsey is committed to advocating for women’s right to improved health care access and protecting ALL reproductive rights.
Contribute to Lindsey Dougherty’s campaign here.
VA House of Delegates District: 86
Candidate: Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Virgil is committed to protecting reproductive rights throughout the state.
Contribute to Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr’s campaign here.
You can find more about all of REPRO Rising’s endorsed candidates here.
Final Project 50 Updates
We invite you to join Project 50 in New York City on Wednesday, October 8th, from 5:30 - 7 PM — Register HERE!
The event will feature Dana Sandweiss, Board President of Missouri’s groundbreaking reproductive rights organization, Access MO, and Project 50 Board Member & Former Illinois State Senator, Toi Hutchinson.
We hope you can join us, and thank you for your partnership in this work!
Paid for by Project 50 (project50.net) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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