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Priya Sundareshan

State Senator,
Arizona Senate District 18

Democrat

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Priya sponsored a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.

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This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

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2024 Election

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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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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona endorsed this candidate for the 2024 Election.

Aug 29, 2024

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Arizona List: A Committee for Prochoice Democratic Women in Arizona endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.

Aug 14, 2024

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“Excellent news. I'm glad to see the judge agrees the language that the Republican-led Legislative Council adopted for the @azforaccess description was biased and they ignored amendments offered by Dems to be neutral as required. Reproductive freedom has broad support in AZ!”

Jul 26, 2024

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“I am so proud and grateful to be fighting for reproductive freedoms and access to abortion with @ppazaction who have been fighting on these issues from the start. Now more than ever, we know the critical importance of protecting control of our own bodies.”

Jun 22, 2024

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“Yesterday I was glad to moderate a discussion featuring brave women who have become reproductive freedom advocates due to their own traumatic experiences in the post-Dobbs world we now live in.”

May 24, 2024

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“Update: the AZ 1864 abortion ban is stayed further, thanks to @AZAGMayes determining whether to seek review at US Sup Ct. But there could still be a period when it comes into force before the repeal takes effect, thanks to Republican legislators who want the ban”

May 13, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2677

Priya voted to pass a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.

May 1, 2024

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In @politico re where things stand in AZ: Dems have led the charge to repeal the 1864 abortion ban and the final vote will be in the Senate this Wed where we hope just 2 Rs will join us - it's not a guarantee since "the Republican party has become extreme in the age of Trumpism."

Apr 27, 2024

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“This week Democrats in the AZ House led the vote to repeal the cruel 1864 abortion ban that the AZ Supreme Court ruled was still a valid law. Watch for this Wed, when the Senate is the next step. Like in the House, @AZSenateDems will lead and hope that 2 Rs will join us.”

Apr 26, 2024

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“So glad to see Rep. @SStahlHamilton 's bill to repeal the 1864 abortion ban in AZ voted out of the House today. Thank you to the entire House Dem caucus for voting in favor. Our @AZSenateDems look forward to voting on this next Wed and sending it to the Governor to sign ASAP.”

Apr 24, 2024

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“Senator @AnnaHernandezAZ did an amazing job today fielding the complex procedural motions to start moving a bill to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. A few Rs joined all @AZSenateDems to allow introduction of the bill. Our caucus will keep working to get this over to the House!”

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted to support the introduction of SB 1734, a bill that would repeal the near-total abortion ban from 1864.

Apr 17, 2024

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Regarding failed attempts to repeal the 1864 abortion ban: "This is why we need to flip the Legislature, pass the ballot initiative, and stop Republicans from taking away this right ever again."

Apr 10, 2024

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Voted No on SB 1006

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

Feb 22, 2024

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Sponsored SB 1531

Priya sponsored a bill that allows non-physicians to provide abortion services and removes the requirement for a physician with admitting privileges to be present for abortions.

Feb 5, 2024

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“Thanks to all who showed up to collect signatures on a rainy Sunday morning! Voters like Elise are ready to sign in support of our work to improve funds for public education, protect our environment and water, and ensure access to abortion and reproductive health care.”

Jan 21, 2024

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“Voters know we need the initiative process to protect rights - like abortion access in Arizona - because our legislature currently does not reflect our priorities. So why are some groups and legislators trying to add more hurdles to the initiative process, + misleading info?”

Dec 6, 2023

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“Justice O'Connor has long been an Arizona trailblazer, inspiring many women to go into the law and see themselves sitting on our highest court. She leaves behind an incredible legacy, including upholding reproductive freedoms that her party no longer defends.”

Dec 1, 2023

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“I was proud to join this amicus brief led by @juliefornc and @ErinMayeQuade in support of protecting access to medication abortion, along with over 600 other state lawmakers!”

Oct 16, 2023

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“Today we marked the anniversary of when our constitutional rights were rolled back -- but we are committed to continuing to fight for our freedoms at the state level, including the right to control our bodies and access abortion care.”

Jun 25, 2023

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The fight for freedom is at the state level: 'Most of the nearly 600 doctors who participated in the survey also said “that pregnancy-related mortality and maternal health disparities have gotten worse as a result of the” Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion access last summer.'

Jun 22, 2023

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“So honored to join legislators from R-majority states at the @WhiteHouse Convening on Reproductive Rights and learn from each other on how to protect our freedoms. Many thanks to @POTUS @VP @SiXRepro for this opportunity!”

Jun 14, 2023

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“Thanks to @Arizona_List for all your work supporting women to run for office and protect our reproductive rights! So nice to see everyone who gathered in Tucson. The #GreenWave has come to the United States and we're ready to learn from our sisters in Latin America.”

Mar 11, 2023

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Voted No on SB 1146

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

Mar 1, 2023

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Voted No on SB 1600

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

Feb 22, 2023

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Sponsored SB 1567

Priya sponsored a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.

Feb 2, 2023

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona endorsed this candidate in the 2022 election.

Oct 31, 2022

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“This is great news and restores access in Tucson to the vital healthcare tool that is abortion! Thank you @ppazaction for fighting this Civil War-era law, and hopefully the likelihood of success on the merits holds firm!”

Oct 7, 2022

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“Today a judge lifted the Pima County injunction on the pre-statehood abortion ban, allowing it to go into effect. Now doctors can be criminalized for providing healthcare services. This is what Arizona's current Republican leadership has worked to achieve. #VoteBlueIn2022”

Sep 24, 2022

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“Our next AZ governor @katiehobbs and Mayor @TucsonRomero spoke yesterday with @ppazaction about the extreme Republican slate and the danger they pose to Arizonans' control over our bodies and access to abortion and other necessary healthcare. We must vote Dems in at all levels!”

Aug 7, 2022

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“Over the course of this campaign, I'm so proud to have been endorsed by these fantastic organizations and individuals! They represent the environmental, reproductive rights, labor, and education issues I will champion in the state Senate.”

Aug 2, 2022

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“I am so proud to have the endorsement of a number of groups supporting mothers and women running for offfice who will champion reproductive rights: @ppazaction, @Arizona_List, @emilyslist, @VoteMamaUS, and @NOW_Arizona.”

Jul 27, 2022

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