Atlanta - Today, Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates announces it’s first round of candidate endorsements for the June 9th Primary Election. PPSEA proudly supports the following candidates who have committed to act as strong advocates for Planned Parenthood, our mission and the communities who rely on the quality health care provided every day.
PPSEA will announce additional endorsements over the coming weeks.
Georgia State Senate
District 9 Nikki Merritt
District 9 Gabe Okoye
District 39 Senator Nikema Williams (I)
District 41 Kim Jackson
District 48 Michelle Au
Georgia House of Representatives
District 43 Luisa Wakeman
District 45 Sara Tindall Ghazal
District 52 Shea Roberts
District 57 Stacey Evans
District 57 Alex Wan
District 83 Representative Becky Evans (I)
District 84 Representative Renitta Shannon (I)
District 86 Representative Michele Henson (I)
District 89 Representative Bee Nguyen (I)
District 93 Representative Dar’Shun Kendrick (I)
District 109 Regina Lewis-Ward
“Let’s be clear --- reproductive rights and health are on the ballot in 2020”, states Staci Fox, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates. “We are proud to stand with candidates throughout Georgia who have pledged to boldly protect communities who are hit the hardest by constant attacks on sexual and reproductive health care. The COVID19 crisis is highlighting the grave results of the inequities in our healthcare system and our endorsed candidates will play a pivotal role in improving access to care, expanding Medicaid, ensuring that all Georgians’ have the ability to make their own health care decisions without political interference.”
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