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John Roth

State Representative,
Michigan House District 104

Republican

The proof:

John sponsored a bill that bans abortions after “fetal viability” unless medically indicated by listed board-certified health professional.

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What to do now:

Tell John they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

Dive deeper:

The latest from John

This candidate has been endorsed by Citizens for Traditional Values, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 election.

Sep 27, 2024

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This candidate was endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2024 general election.

Sep 8, 2024

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Citizens for Traditional Values, an organization that opposes abortion, endorsed this candidate in the 2024 primary election.

Jul 22, 2024

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Voted No on HB 4951

John voted against 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 1, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0474

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

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted No on HB 4949

John voted against 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 1, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0476

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

Nov 1, 2023

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Sponsored HB 5012

John sponsored a bill that bans abortions after “fetal viability” unless medically indicated by listed board-certified health professional.

Sep 19, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0147

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

May 3, 2023

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Voted No on HR 0072

John voted against a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.

Apr 13, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 5558

John voted to pass 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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Sponsored HB 6011

John sponsored a bill that would indefinitely suspend any healthcare provider that performs an abortion from participation in Michigan’s medical assistance program.

Apr 13, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 5559

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

Feb 9, 2022

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Sponsored HB 5086

John sponsored a bill that requires a doctor prescribing mifepristone and misoprostol for a medical abortion to inform the patient of treatment options that can reverse the effects of mifepristone before taking misoprostol.

Jun 22, 2021

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