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Rachelle Smit

State Representative,
Michigan House District 43

Republican

The proof:

Rachelle 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 Rachelle 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.

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The latest from Rachelle

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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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

Rachelle 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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