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Jo Ella Hoye

State Representative,
Kansas House District 17

Democrat

The proof:

Jo voted against a bill that requires patients to provide a reason for getting an abortion from a pre-determined list and that information be reported to state government.

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What to do now:

Thank Jo for her support:

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

What to say:

Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

2024 Election

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For House District 17

Because this would be a disaster:

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Michael Kerner

Answered "Strongly Agree. It is horrible to expect someone to pay for a procedure that he/she considers murder," when asked for his response to the statement "Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants)."

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The latest from Jo

Endorsed by the Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus for the 2024 Election.

Oct 8, 2024

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We celebrated 2 years ago when Kansans united to defend reproductive freedom—but the work isn’t over until all women in America have their rights restored. “We’ve had the 2 years to watch what’s happened in the states with dangerous abortion bans” #ksleg #RoeVWade #August2

Aug 2, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2749

Jo voted against a bill that requires patients to provide a reason for getting an abortion from a pre-determined list and that information be reported to state government.

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2465

Jo voted against a bill that creates tax credits for donations to pregnancy crisis centers and provides sales tax exemptions for these facilities.

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2436

Jo voted against a bill that makes coercion to obtain an abortion a crime.

Apr 29, 2024

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“We know the wishes of the people of Kansas. They refused to put a path to an abortion ban in our state constitution. Stop using state resources to try to ban mifepristone. #ksleg”

Mar 28, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2653

Jo voted against a bill that provides for child support from the day of conception. Kansas law already allows for prenatal child support.

Mar 27, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2313

Jo voted against a bill that provides legal protection to infants that survive an abortion.

Apr 26, 2023

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Voted No on HB 2264

Jo voted against a bill that requires notification to patients that the effects of a medication abortion may be reversible. It also revises the definition of “abortion” to create exemptions.

Apr 26, 2023

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Voted No on HB 2439

Jo voted against a bill that requires physicians to notify patients that a medication abortion may be reversible.

Mar 29, 2023

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“Kansas showed the nation that we dont want our rights taken away. All Americans deserve the right to a safe, legal abortion. #ksleg”

Aug 3, 2022

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Planned Parenthood endorsed this candidate in the 2022 election.

Jun 1, 2022

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Voted No on HCR 5003

Jo voted against a bill that declares that the Kansas constitution does not guarantee reproductive freedom.

Jan 22, 2021

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