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Ben Toma

State Representative,
Arizona House District 27

Republican

The proof:

Ben sponsored a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks. It includes exceptions for medical emergencies.

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What to do now:

Tell Ben they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

And while you're at it…

Vote yes on Proposition 139!

Arizonans deserve the freedom to make our own healthcare decisions. The Arizona Abortion Access Act is a proposed Constitutional amendment that would establish a fundamental right to abortion. It’s based on the very-Arizona idea that people have a right to individual autonomy, including in our healthcare decisions, without unnecessary government interference.
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The latest from Ben

Voted No on HB 2677

Ben voted against a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.

Apr 24, 2024

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Rep. Matt Gress of Phoenix was the only Republican who backed the motion from Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton to bring a repeal up for a vote. But without another Republican, the repeal supporters lacked the 31 votes they needed to surmount objections from House Speaker Ben Toma.

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted against a temporary rule change that would allow the House to repeal the 1864 abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court recently allowed to stand.

Apr 17, 2024

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“I would ask everyone in this chamber to respect the fact that some of us believe that abortion is the murder of children”

Apr 17, 2024

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“EVERY SINGLE LIFE IS PRECIOUS. I’m a man of faith, and my faith informs me that every single life is precious.”

Mar 14, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 1146

Ben voted to pass a bill that requires public disclosure of companies that donate or invest in organizations that promote, facilitate, or advocate for abortions for minors.

May 15, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 1600

Ben voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Mar 30, 2023

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Sponsored SB 1600

Ben sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 1164

Ben voted to pass a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks. It includes exceptions for medical emergencies.

Mar 24, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 2811

Ben voted to pass a bill that criminalizes making or distributing abortion medication.

Feb 24, 2022

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Sponsored SB 1164

Ben sponsored a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks. It includes exceptions for medical emergencies.

Jan 13, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 1457

Ben voted to pass a comprehensive bill that bans abortions based on genetic abnormality, bans mail delivery of abortion medication, bans state spending towards organizations that provide abortion care, and requires cremation or burial of fetal remains.

Apr 22, 2021

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Voted Yes on SCR 1009

Ben voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive, and asks for all states to report abortion data to the CDC.

Mar 18, 2021

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