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Linda Featherston

State Representative,
Kansas House District 16

Democrat

The proof:

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

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What to do now:

Thank Linda 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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The latest from Linda

“In January (2024), speaking at an annual anti-abortion rally, GOP leadership promised to pursue more anti-abortion legislation and described the…Court’s 2019 ruling on the right to terminate a pregnancy as a “travesty.” Actions speak louder than election year words #ksleg

Oct 23, 2024

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

Oct 8, 2024

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

Jul 29, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2749

Linda 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

Linda 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

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

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2653

Linda 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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“When it comes to Medicaid expansion and abortion, (the poll) found that Kansans views largely do not reflect recent actions by the Kansas Legislature. #ksleg”

Oct 25, 2023

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Voted No on HB 2313

Linda 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

Linda 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

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

Mar 29, 2023

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“It was a great morning to get and talk to retirees in one of the prettiest parts of HD 16! Theyre concerned about reproductive rights & the downfall of democracy. Bonus points to the woman who asked how my dogs were doing. (Basset hound owners unite!)#ksleg”

Oct 6, 2022

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“One of my best friends would be dead today if not for the abortion she had to resolve an ectopic pregnancy. Her sons wouldnt have been born and her daughter would likely have no memory of her existence. #ksleg”

Jun 24, 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

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

Jan 22, 2021

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