Planned Parenthood Advocacy and Political Organizations Continue Historic Electoral Program Across the Carolinas
For Immediate Release: Oct. 14, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 14, 2020, 6:19 p.m.)
The Planned Parenthood Votes and Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic are speaking directly to voters across North and South Carolina where voters spend most of their time - online
RALEIGH, N.C. - With only twenty-five days until Election 2020, Planned Parenthood Votes and Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic continue their people-powered electoral program to elect reproductive health and rights champions in North and South Carolina.
From now until Election Day, the two Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations will mobilize supporters to elect champions of reproductive rights up and down the ballot, help people get involved to support their local candidates, and build on their power for the upcoming election.
In North Carolina, Planned Parenthood Votes’ $3 million program will support Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham, and will work to deliver the state’s 15 electoral votes to Vice President Joe Biden. The program also supports Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic endorsed candidates like Gov. Roy Cooper, AG Josh Stein and reproductive health champions in eight state races. The following advertisements have been released by Planned Parenthood Votes:
North Carolina- Planned Parenthood Votes
| Race | Candidates | Ad |
|---|---|---|
| President | Joe Biden Donald Trump | Easy Choice for NC |
| US Senate | Cal Cunningham Thom Tillis | Easy Choice for NCReal Leadership |
| Governor | Roy Cooper Dan Forest | Real Leadership |
| Attorney General | Josh Stein Jim O'Neill |
Fighter for NC |
| Senate 31 | Terri LeGrand Joyce Krawiec | Krawiec is Too Extreme |
| House 9 | Brian Farkas Perrin Jones | |
| House 37 | Sydney Batch Erin Pare |
Hero We Need |
| House 43 |
Kimberly Hardy |
Leader We Need Wheatly Too Extreme |
| House 45 | Frances Jackson John Szoka |
Right for HD 45 |
| House 63 | Ricky Hurtado Stephen Ross |
Right Choice for HD 63 |
| House 82 | Aimy Steele Kristin Baker |
Fight for Our Children Baker Too Extreme |
| House 98 | Christy Clark John Bradford |
Right for HD 98 |
In South Carolina Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic is supporting endorsed candidates in two state House races and four state Senate races. The following ads have been released by Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic:
South Carolina - Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic
| Race | Candidates | Ad |
|---|---|---|
| Senate 37 | Kathryn Whitaker Larry Grooms |
Leader We Need |
| Senate 41 | Sam Skardon Sandy Senn |
New Leadership |
| Senate 43 | Richard Hricik Chip Campsen |
Lowcountry Deserves Better |
| Senate 44 | Dr. Debbie Bryant Brian Adams |
Bryant Will Fight |
| House 15 | JA Moore Samuel Rivers Jr. |
Display Ads |
| House 117 | Krystle Matthews Jordan Scott Pierce |
Display Ads |
More ads will be posted here as they roll out through this month and into November.
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Planned Parenthood Votes is an independent expenditure political committee registered with the Federal Election Commission.
Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic (PPVSAT) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Fortifying our commitment to protect women’s health, educate teens, and prevent unintended pregnancies, PPVSAT engages in educational and electoral activity, including public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.