Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2022
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GEORGIA —Today, Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates announces additional candidate endorsements for the November 8th Midterm Election. PPSEA proudly supports the following candidates who have stood firm in their resolve to fight for sexual and reproductive freedom in one of the most hostile states for abortion rights and access. With so much on the line, our state’s Legislature must be led by those who will put politics aside and represent the interest of the people of Georgia.
Statement from Candace Fowler, Board Chair, Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates:
“The stakes could not be higher this November'', says Candace Fowler, Board Chair of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates. “At a time when right-wing extremists are attacking reproductive rights like never before, Georgia needs champions who will do the work to fortify access to sexual and reproductive health care and protect bodily autonomy. We know, without a doubt, that these candidates, if elected, will bring the full strength of their support to this fight. We are proud to stand behind each one of these candidates to do what’s required to protect abortion rights and everyone’s ability to access essential health care”.
Statement from Charlie Bailey, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor:
"I'm proud to have the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates. Georgia's extreme abortion measures must be reversed, and we must codify Roe v. Wade into law to protect the fundamental right to bodily autonomy."
Statement from William Boddie, Candidate for Labor Commissioner:
"A woman's right to choose should remain her right and not the government's. As Georgia's next Labor Commissioner, I will not only protect a woman's right to choose, but I will also ensure that she and any person who has to have a medical procedure has paid medical leave."
Constitutional Officers
Stacey Abrams Governor
Charlie Bailey Lieutenant Governor
Sen. Jen Jordan Attorney General
Rep. Bee Nguyen Secretary of State
Rep. William Boddie Labor Commissioner
Senate Candidates
Nabilah Islam SD 7
Nikki Merritt SD 9
Chris Benton SD 18
Brent Binion SD 27
Sylvia Bennett SD 32
Michael Rhett SD 33
Nan Orrock SD 36
Sonya Halpern SD 39
Sally Harrell SD 40
Kim Jackson SD 41
Elena Parent SD 42
Andrew Ferguson SD 46
Josh Uddin SD 48
House Candidates
Kim Floria HD 30
Mary Frances Williams HD 37
Terry Cummings HD 39
Teri Anulewicz HD 42
Micheal Garza HD 46
Mary Robichaux HD 48
Michele Au HD 50
Esther Panitch HD 51
Shea Roberts HD 52
House Candidates, cont.
Kelly Coffman HD 53
Betsy Holland HD 54
Stacey Evans HD 57
Park Cannon HD 58
Tanya Miller HD 62
Kim Schofield HD 63
Yasmin Neal HD 79
Scott Holcomb HD 81
Karen Lupton HD 83
Becky Evans HD 89
Dar'shun Kendrick HD 95
Ruwa Romman HD 97
Marvin Lim HD 98
Om Duggal HD 99
Gabe Okoye HD 102
Farooq Mughal HD 105
Shelly Hutchinson HD 106
Sam Park HD 107
Jasmine Clark HD 108
Ryan Cox HD 111
Courtney Driver HD 146
Ariel Phillips HD 147
Madeline Ryan Smith HD 158
Mickey Brockington HD 169
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As the organizing, advocacy, and electoral arm of Planned Parenthood Southeast, Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates (PPSEA) engages in electoral activities including voter education and mobilization. We believe elected officials should support policies and programs that help women and their families make responsible choices about the prevention of unintended pregnancies and plan for healthy families. PPSEA works to educate and mobilize the public and elect lawmakers who support these policies.
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