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Susan Ruiz

State Representative,
Kansas House District 23

Democrat

The proof:

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

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What to do now:

Thank Susan 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.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Susan

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

Oct 8, 2024

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Voted No on HB 2749

Susan 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

Susan 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

Susan 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

Susan 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

Susan 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

Susan 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

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

Mar 29, 2023

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“Currently in Washington, DC preparing to meet with fellow Latina state legislators from AZ, UT, NV, IL, NY & TX. The focus of the discussion? Protecting reproductive rights. That's something we Kansans know a bit about, and the discussion will be lead by none other than @VP!”

Aug 5, 2022

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“The anti-abortion minions only know one strategy - lie your way to the polls. Don't fall for it. VOTE NO!”

Aug 2, 2022

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“Kansas today we make history and will show the rest of the country how to defeat attacks on our reproductive rights and healthcare decisions. #VoteNo #ksleg”

Aug 2, 2022

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“Join us for a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood and to protect our reproductive freedom. Event is sponsored by local aerial artists.”

Jul 4, 2022

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“You don't want to be left out of making a history making Vote for reproductive freedom in Kansas. #voteNoAugust2 #VoteBlueOrWeAreScrewed”

Jul 3, 2022

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“Kansans living in Newton, Halstead, North Newton, Hesston, Walton and surrounding areas show your support for reproductive freedoms. #VoteNoAugust2”

Jul 2, 2022

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“Kansas it is up to us to vote NO on August 2nd and defeat the constitutional amendment that will lead the path to a total ban on abortion. #protectreproductiverights”

Jun 24, 2022

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Planned Parenthood endorsed this candidate in the 2022 election.

Jun 1, 2022

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“During the HB2001 debate, some reps commited that the vaccine mandate is govt overreach. The government shouldn't tell us what to do with our bodies or infringe on our individual rights. These same Reps say the complete opposite regarding reproductive rights. #kslegafterdark”

Nov 22, 2021

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Voted No on HCR 5003

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

Jan 22, 2021

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“I'm proud to receive this endorsement from @PPGreatPlainsKS and protect reproductive rights. Join me in reducing the barriers to healthcare and family planning services by making a contribution today:”

Jul 20, 2020

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“Now that the awful proposed constitutional amendment on womens reproductive rights has passed the Kansas Senate, it is speeding on the way to the Kansas House. You can count on me to firmly support women and the right to control their own health and bodies.”

Jan 30, 2020

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“Voted NO on SCR 1606 which condemns a reproductive health act in NY! What a waste of our time! We should be spending time on passing Medicaid Expansion and funding our schools.”

Mar 13, 2019

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