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October 18, 2022 < Back Vote Pro-Choice Responds to President Biden’s Speech Outlining the Stakes for Abortion Rights in the 2022 Midterms; Highlights 2022 Voter Guide In response to President Biden’s speech in Washington, DC highlighting the importance of electing a Democratic Congress to codify Roe v. Wade and protect abortion rights on a federal level, Sara Tabatabaie, Chief Political and Communications Officer of #VOTEPROCHOICE , released the following statement: “ President Biden is right to emphasize the stakes in this year’s midterms. Abortion is on the ballot, and the ramifications of losing the House and Senate would be severe across every aspect of our lives. Republicans in Congress have been clear about their goals to nationally ban abortion across the full country, so we must all be clear-eyed about what we’re fighting against. “ But the devastation that patients and providers have experienced since Dobbs can’t just be fixed by electing Democrats in federal races alone. We need long-term, systemic investments in voter engagement across every ballot line—and that means investing in down-ballot races and voter education and outreach. “ That’s why #VOTEPROCHOICE has launched a six-figure investment across battleground states like Georgia and Ohio to get voters access to our voter guide of pro-choice candidates—the largest voter guide of its kind in the nation. Abortion is on the line in every election, from Congress to County Commission. And that means we need pro-choice voters to vote in every election, and for pro-choice candidates to win in every election.”

October 11, 2023 < Back Vote Pro-Choice & Planned Parenthood Virginia Pac Announce $2M Program Ahead of the Virginia General Election RICHMOND, VA — Today, in a joint statement, leaders from Planned Parenthood Virginia PAC and Vote Pro-Choice announced their latest investments in a general election campaign aimed at blocking an abortion ban from taking hold in Virginia. Together, the groups plan to spend a combined $2M on field, digital, and mail tactics to support candidates campaigning on protections for reproductive freedom and abortion care. Polling released today by Data for Progress found that likely voters in competitive legislative districts in Virginia do not trust Republican leadership on the issue of abortion and believe politicians should not interfere with a patient’s private medical decisions. This $2M dollar program includes almost $700,000 in field efforts, over $300,000 in mail, and substantial digital investments, including Vote Pro-Choice’s voter guide , across critical battleground districts. Sara Tabatabaie, Chief Political Officer for Vote Pro-Choice : “Abortion is a deeply personal decision that needs to remain between a patient and their healthcare provider. Unfortunately, we’re not surprised to see Glenn Youngkin, alongside other Virginia MAGA Republican politicians, lying about their intentions to interfere in our healthcare decisions and ban all abortion if they take power. “That’s why we need to vote for Democratic candidates who will protect our reproductive freedom from government interference. We're proud to support so many leaders in Virginia who are campaigning to make sure that every person has the freedom to control if and when to start or grow a family.” Jamie Lockhart, Executive Director Planned Parenthood Virginia PAC: “When it comes to their reproductive rights, Virginians trust Planned Parenthood and know they can’t trust Glenn Youngkin. Glenn Youngkin told us what he will do if he has an anti-abortion legislature after this election: he will ban abortion. And we know he won’t stop at 15 weeks. Governor Youngkin has made clear that he will sign any piece of anti-abortion legislation that makes it to his desk. This ban he is arguing for is just the beginning. We need to ensure that these deeply personal decisions stay between a patient and their provider, not politicians. "That's why we're expending all possible resources to ensure that Virginians know which candidates will defend their rights and ensure their access to reproductive health care here in Virginia. It is our responsibility to ensure Virginia voters know that these anti-abortion extremists will stop at nothing to take away their rights. We have to make sure they don’t have that opportunity.” Voters can review the candidates receiving support of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and Vote Pro-Choice , as well as several other organizations endorsing in this election, by visiting www.voteprochoice.us/voter-guide ###

Request your voting ballot! Submit your voting ballot request for upcoming elections. Exercise your right to vote by securing your mail-in or absentee ballot to make your voice heard. Voting Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What if I need to register to vote? You can check if you are registered at Vote.org here: (https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/) If you need to register to vote, visit www.vote.org/register-to-vote/(http://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/) What are the deadlines for registering to vote and casting my ballot? Each state has different deadlines. Head to www.vote.org (http://vote.org/)and choose your state's election website to learn more. Can I vote by mail? Voting and election policies differ state-by-state. To learn about each state's vote-by-mail policies, visit https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/(https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/) How do I find my polling place to vote? At the time of an election, you can find your polling place when you're ready to cast an in-person ballot by: 1. After completing your ballot using the Vote Pro-Choice voter guide (as available), click "Find My Polling Place." 2. Use the polling place locator tool provided by Vote America 3. Your voter registration card typically has your local polling place address 4. Contact your local election office Polling places can change from election to election. Always check and confirm your polling location for each election.(https://www.voteprochoice.us/find-your-polling-place) Can I vote early? Also known as in-person absentee voting, many states offer early voting. You can find information on your state's early voting rules at www.vote.org(http://www.vote.org/) What do I need to bring to my polling place to vote? This depends on the state you live in. We recommend checking your state’s voting rules and requirements often, and you can view what is required at vote.org(http://vote.org/) What if I have any problems while voting? If you have any questions or experience any difficulty during the voting process, please call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE Register to Vote Check Your Registration Find Your Polling Place

How to apply for the Vote Pro-Choice endorsement for political candidates. Vote Pro-Choice empowers voters to identify pro-choice candidates in every election, everywhere. Our endorsed candidates are committed to the fight for reproductive freedom, advocating for all aspects of reproductive health, rights, and justice. They understand that true reproductive freedom requires access to comprehensive healthcare, racial justice, and community safety. We provide our endorsed candidates with a range of resources to support their campaigns, including promotion in the Vote Pro-Choice Voter Guide. All applicants will be notified of their endorsement status. If you are running for office in 2025, our endorsement application will reopen after the November election. To be added to the notification list, please email carly@voteprochoice.us

Celebrate the pro-choice victory at the 2022 post-Roe elections, affirming that abortion is a winning issue nationwide. Witness the power of the pro-choice majority, who showed up at the ballot box in force, alongside our remarkable pro-choice candidates. Join us in our pride and commitment to promoting reproductive rights for all! 2022 Impact The first major post-Roe elections further proved what we already knew: abortion is a winning issue, everywhere. We’re so proud of the pro-choice majority for showing up at the ballot box and of our incredible pro-choice candidates. Year in Review 45.8 million Pro-choice voters engaged 11.4 million Voter Guides distributed 12,600 Candidates researched Candidates coached 95 589 Pro-choice endorsements 62% Win rate in some of the toughest races in the country! Electorate Expansion Work 71,000+ mailed registration materials 205,000+ texts sent 10,000+ Deep ID conversations Candidate Win Highlights Erika Sugarmon Shelby County Commissioner: District 12 Nabilah Islam Georgia State Senate: District 7 Adam M. Swartz Dallas County Justice of the Peace: Precinct 3, Place 1 Dr. Michelle Morancie Fulton County Board of Education: District 7 Angela Evans Fayette County Attorney Michigan In 2020, we helped to flip Michigan's State Supreme Court to Democrat control, which was instrumental in putting abortion on the ballot in 2022, and subsequently protecting abortion in the state. In 2022, our endorsed candidates helped flip the state government blue, giving Michigan a Democratic trifecta for the first time since 1984. In 2020, we helped to flip Michigan's State Supreme Court to Democrat control, which was instrumental in putting abortion on the ballot in 2022, and subsequently protecting abortion in the state. In 2022, our endorsed candidates helped flip the state government blue, giving Michigan a Democratic trifecta for the first time since 1984. What Voters Have to Say Join us in 2023. Learn More

October 31, 2022 < Back National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Releases Spoken Word Poem on Instagram, Joins Other Celebrities in Encouraging Voters Across the Country to Vote Pro-Choice Using 2022 Voter Guide This month, #VOTEPROCHOICE launched their 2022 Voter Guide alongside a six-figure ad buy across critical battleground states in an effort to elect pro-choice candidates to every office, from Congress to City Council. Celebrities like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Piper Perabo, and Nick Offerman have uplifted the Voter Guide on social media, reaching millions of voters across America in the process. This past weekend, more celebrities and public figures joined the movement, including National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, who released a spoken word poem highlighting the voter guide. Below is a transcript of her poem: “ We have election on November 8th and abortion is at stake in every single state. As pro-choice voters, we are the majority, but we have to vote. Our priority must be electing pro choice candidates at every level of government:Our Governors, Attorneys General, State Supreme Court justices, and State Legislators can be the bringers or the breakers of our civil rights. So now and not later, check your voter registration, make a voting plan, stand with pro-choice candidates everywhere. Because everywhere our rights are in danger,but we have the might, the power, and the hope to use it. All we have to do is vote." Since the #VOTEPROCHOICE Voter Guide launched, it has been accessed by hundreds of thousands of voters across the country, with unprecedented numbers of young voters and new voters signing up to use the voter guide.

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