Right now, abortion rights are controlled by the States.
If you want to vote for abortion rights this election, you need to do more than vote for Kamala.
Pennsylvania Attorney General
Why this position impacts abortion rights:
From Spotlight PA: Attorneys general can’t make or change the state’s laws. They are tasked with defending those laws in court and making decisions about prosecuting people, businesses, and institutions who break them.
Eugene DePasquale: Pro-Choice Champion
From his campaign website: "Eugene is unapologetically pro-choice. When politicians try to limit our reproductive rights - whether access to abortion services, IVF, or contraception - Eugene will be there to defend our rights. He has a 100% rating with Planned Parenthood of PA."
During his time as State Auditor General, DePasquale investigated so-called Crisis Pregnancy Centers, which would later lead to their defunding.
Dave Sunday: Anti-Choice
According to Spotlight PA, he said "that he does not believe the state constitution guarantees a right to abortion access, arguing that decision belongs to the legislature."
Pennsylvania Auditor General
Why this position impacts abortion rights:
This position monitors the spending of public funds. Though it may not seem to be tied directly to abortion rights there is overlap. For example, Eugene DePasquale investigated Crisis Pregnancy Centers during his time as Auditor General.
Malcolm Kenyatta: Pro-Choice Champion
Currently a State Representative, Kenyatta has proven his Pro-Choice record loudly and often. An example of the overlap between finances and abortion rights: he sponsored a bill that would require insurance companies to fully cover abortion services.
You can see his abortion-related voting record on his Choice Tracker profile.
Pennsylvania State Representative and State Senators
Why this position impacts abortion rights:
Our state legislators have the most direct impact on abortion rights of any other elected office. Together, they pass the bills that will either repeal current protections, or add additional hurdles to care.
To protect abortion rights in Pennsylvania, it is essential to vote for Pro-Choice State Legislators: head to our voter guide to learn who is running in your area, and review their record on reproductive rights as a whole.
Choice Tracker: Helping you protect abortion rights all the way down the ballot.
We know that abortion rights are a key issue this election. But voting for a Pro-Choice president is not enough. We must protect our reproductive rights at every angle, and State Legislators currently have THE MOST direct impact. We must hold them accountable.
