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John Cherry

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 27

Democrat

The proof:

John voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

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What to do now:

Thank John for his 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 John

Voted Yes on HB 4951

John voted to pass a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0474

John voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4949

John voted to pass a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0476

John voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0593

John voted to pass a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

Oct 26, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0475

John voted to pass a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.

Oct 19, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

John voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.

May 4, 2023

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MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.

Aug 1, 2022

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Voted No on HB 5558

John voted against a bill that bans the use of fetal, embryonic, or newborn tissue, organs, or cells obtained from an abortion in scientific research.

Jul 1, 2022

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Voted No on HB 5559

John voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.

Feb 9, 2022

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