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Sarah Lightner

State Representative,
Michigan House District 45

Republican

The proof:

Sarah sponsored a bill that prohibits abortions due to disability, sex, or race of the fetus.

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What to do now:

Tell Sarah 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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Doug Murch

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The latest from Sarah

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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Voted No on HB 4951

Sarah 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

Sarah 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

Sarah 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

Sarah 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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Voted No on SB 0147

Sarah 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

Sarah 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

Sarah 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

Sarah 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

Sarah 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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Voted Yes on HB 5559

Sarah 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 4737

Sarah sponsored a bill that prohibits abortions due to disability, sex, or race of the fetus.

Apr 29, 2021

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Sponsored HB 4738

Sarah sponsored a bill that adds sentencing guidelines for causing abortions due to disability, sex, or race of a fetus.

Apr 29, 2021

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