Connecticut Voters Elect 80 Champions of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
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For Immediate Release: Nov. 5, 2020
Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut-endorsed leaders will continue our state’s legacy in advancing reproductive freedom for all people
(New Haven, CT) — In the 2020 election, voters across the state proved that reproductive rights and access to sexual and reproductive health care are winning issues in Connecticut. The results are in: 80 of the 121 candidates endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut (PPV!CT) won their races. These champions will represent 22 districts in the Senate and 58 in the House of Representatives.
“This election, the people of Connecticut overwhelmingly elected candidates who support sexual and reproductive health and rights — further affirming that these are important and critical issues for our voters,” said Amanda Skinner, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut. “Our state has long led the rest of the country in the fight for reproductive freedom, thanks to strong champions in our state legislature. The outcome of the 2020 General Assembly elections sends an undeniable message — our residents want leaders who will protect fundamental reproductive rights and work to expand access to sexual and reproductive health care for all people.”
PPV!CT-endorsed champions have been instrumental in passing a series of progressive policies in recent legislative sessions — and fighting back against increased federal attacks on fundamental reproductive rights and access to health care. Achievements include expanding access to PrEP medication for minors to prevent HIV; establishing the nation’s first LGBTQ+ health and human services network through legislative action; and passing a comprehensive paid family medical leave act with more inclusive language that covers chosen families.
“Today we celebrate our victories across the state and commit to the work ahead —the fight for justice continues,” said Gretchen Raffa, Senior Director, Public Policy, Advocacy and Organizing with Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut. “Together with our champions in the General Assembly and our community partners across Connecticut, we must work to address health inequities compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic; ensure that everyone has access to health care regardless of immigration status; increase access to doula care; expand access to telehealth; and fight for racial justice.”
Although the final results of national elections are still undecided, it’s clear that voters across America and here in Connecticut are demanding increased access to sexual and reproductive health care. Ballots are still being counted – every voice and every vote matters. “While there is much to be proud of here in Connecticut, this fight isn’t over. It will take time to make sure every vote is counted across the country,” said Skinner. “We know that the demand for change was clear and powerful. Planned Parenthood advocacy organizations, including Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut, won’t stop until every voice is heard and every vote is counted.”
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 PPV!CT-ENDORSED GENERAL ELECTION WINNERS:
Senate:
District 2 Doug McCrory*
District 3 Saud Anwar*
District 4 Steve Cassano*
District 5 Derek Slap *
District 6 Rick Lopes
District 9 Matt Lesser*
District 10 Gary Winfield*
District 11 Martin Looney*
District 12 Christine Cohen*
District 13 Mary Daugherty Abrams*
District 14 James Maroney*
District 17 Jorge Cabrera
District 18 Heather Somers*
District 19 Cathy Osten*
District 22 Marilyn Moore*
District 24 Julie Kushner*
District 25 Bob Duff*
District 26 Will Haskell*
District 27 Carlo Leone*
District 29 Mae Flexer*
District 33 Norm Needleman*
District 36 Alex Kasser*
House of Representatives:
District 1 Matthew Ritter*
District 2 Raghib Allie-Brennan*
District 9 Jason Rojas*
District 12 Geoffrey Luxenberg*
District 13 Jason Doucette*
District 17 Eleni Kavros DeGraw
District 18 Jillian Gilchrest*
District 19 Tammy Exum*
District 20 Kate Farrar
District 21 Mike Demicco*
District 24 Emmanuel "Manny" Sanchez
District 27 Gary Turco*
District 28 Amy Morrin Bello
District 33 Brandon Chafee
District 35 Christine Goupil
District 36 Christine Palm*
District 39 Anthony Nolan*
District 40 Christine Conley*
District 48 Brian Smith*
District 49 Susan Johnson*
District 50 Pat Boyd*
District 54 Gregory Haddad*
District 56 Michael Winkler*
District 58 Thomas Arnone*
District 60 Jane Garibay*
District 64 Maria Horn*
District 82 Michael Quinn
District 83 Catherine Abercrombie*
District 84 Hilda Santiago*
District 85 Mary Mushinsky*
District 88 Josh Elliott*
District 94 Robyn Porter*
District 96 Roland Lemar*
District 98 Sean Scanlon*
District 100 Quentin Phipps*
District 101 John-Michael Parker
District 102 Robin Comey*
District 103 Liz Linehan*
District 109 David Arconti*
District 110 Bob Godfrey*
District 111 Aimee Berger-Girvalo
District 114 Mary Welander
District 115 Dorinda Borer*
District 120 Phillip Young*
District 126 Charlie Stallworth*
District 127 John (Jack) Hennessy*
District 132 Jennifer Leeper
District 133 Cristin McCarthy Vahey*
District 135 Anne Hughes*
District 136 Jonathan Steinberg*
District 137 Chris Perone*
District 138 Kenneth Gucker*
District 139 Kevin Ryan*
District 142 Lucia "Lucy" Dathan*
District 143 Stephanie Thomas
District 144 Caroline Simmons*
District 147 Matthew Blumenthal*
District 150 Stephen Meskers*
Please note: * indicates incumbent