This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
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.
This candidate has been endorsed by Red Wine & Blue, a diverse nationwide movement of suburban women fighting extremism, based on their demonstrated support for reproductive freedom, public education, and democracy.
Sep 30, 2024
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan have endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.
Sep 20, 2024
EMILY's List, which coaches and supports pro-choice women to run for office at every level of government, has endorsed this candidate.
Jan 1, 2024
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Kate Cox has been to the ER multiple times. Her ability to have a child in the future is at risk, as is her life. She carries a non-viable fetus. And the TX AG & Supreme Court are supplanting their views over licensed medical professionals. This is the opposite of “pro-life.”
Dec 9, 2023
Kelly sponsored 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
Kelly voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.
Nov 1, 2023
Kelly 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 1, 2023
Kelly 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 1, 2023
Kelly voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.
Nov 1, 2023
Kelly sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.
Sep 7, 2023
Kelly sponsored 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.
Sep 7, 2023
Kelly voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.
May 3, 2023
Kelly voted to pass 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
Kelly sponsored a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.
Apr 12, 2023
“Prop 3/@mireprofreedom puts us back where we were before Roe was overturned. Let’s be clear: we ALL want a world without abortion. We can work towards that w/ education, medical advancements & actually supporting families that need help, not by eliminating bodily autonomy.”
Oct 21, 2022
National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) has endorsed this representative for the Michigan State Legislature because they "represent the boldest and most committed leaders ready to protect and expand abortion rights in this state.”
Oct 7, 2022
“Post birth abortion is not a thing. If it was, it would be called homicide and punishable by life in prison. And nobody of any political stripe wants that. But let’s not allow facts get in the way of irresponsible and completely untrue rhetoric.”
Sep 16, 2022
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“Never in my life have I met a woman who *wanted* an abortion or used it as a form of birth control. These are gut wrenching decisions - and never for trivial reasons. It boils down to this: #TrustWomen”
Aug 26, 2022
“Bottom line: as of now, and at least until another hearing is held later this month, abortion is definitely legal in Michigan.”
Aug 5, 2022
MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.
Aug 1, 2022
Kelly sponsored a bill that protects individuals seeking an abortion in another state and individuals who assist travel to another state for an abortion.
Jul 20, 2022
Kelly 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
Kelly voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.
Feb 9, 2022
Kelly sponsored a bill revising The Born-Alive Infant Protection Act to reflect repeal of other laws.
Nov 10, 2021
Kelly sponsored a bill revising laws to reflect the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.
Nov 10, 2021
Kelly sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statute to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Kelly sponsored a bill that updates criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Kelly sponsored a bill that reflects repealed abortion laws; takes use or prescription of drug out of definition of abortion.
Nov 10, 2021