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Angelia Williams Graves

State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 21

Democrat

The proof:

Angelia voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

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What to do now:

Thank Angelia for her fight!

This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.

How to reach her:

District
757 524 4941

Capitol Office
804 698 7521

What to say:

Send them an email thanking them for their efforts, and remind them how important abortion rights are to you. It's rare that legislators get thanked for their efforts - show them you're paying attention and appreciate the work!

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The latest from Angelia

Voted Yes on HB 1539

Angelia voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Mar 5, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 519

Angelia voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 609

Angelia voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 16

Angelia voted to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 819

Angelia voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 237

Angelia voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 12, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 716

Angelia voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 6, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 238

Angelia voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 6, 2024

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Sponsored SB 238

Angelia sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 237

Angelia sponsored a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 15

Angelia sponsored a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Nov 27, 2023

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Sponsored SB 16

Angelia sponsored a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Nov 27, 2023

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“I keep telling y’all, a ban is a ban. If you can read it today but it’s illegal tomorrow it’s a ban! If you can get an abortion today but it’s illegal tomorrow, it’s a ban!! Vote Democrat all the way up and down your ballot…NOW!”

Oct 16, 2023

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“Thank you to @VoteChoice for their support. I am proud to be a pro choice candidate. Don’t forget to vote early in person Monday - Friday, 9a - 5p at Norfolk City Hall to elect candidates that will protect a woman’s right to choose.”

Oct 16, 2023

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“Thank you @VirginiasList for recognizing my commitment to protecting access to reproductive healthcare and protecting the rights of millions of Virginians!”

Sep 28, 2023

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“ANYTHING putting further restrictions on a woman’s right to choose what is best for her own body IS A BAN!! Let’s not put lipstick on a pig people!”

Sep 11, 2023

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“While senior voters may not talk about abortion, senior women fought for Roe.They wont sit by & let Repubs take us back. They have daughters & granddaughters & remember women dying in back alleys. This is their fight. Everyone has to vote!”

Sep 3, 2023

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“I’m proud to have been designated a Care for VA Candidate by the Committee to Protect Health Care! I will continue to support access to reproductive health care services, lowering prices for prescription drugs, expanding access to health care and reducing prices of insurance.”

Aug 31, 2023

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“Protecting women’s bodily autonomy and reproductive healthcare is a longstanding priority of mine. I look forward to continuing to fight for reproductive freedom.”

Aug 29, 2023

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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.

Aug 17, 2023

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“I am proud to have the support of @REPRORising_VA. I will continue to be an advocate for reproductive healthcare, access options to support women and their right to make decisions about their own bodies.”

Aug 17, 2023

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“I am committed to standing with women in Norfolk and across the Commonwealth to protect reproductive healthcare rights and provide access and options in reproductive healthcare. I am grateful to have the endorsement of @emilyslist in the upcoming election.”

Aug 3, 2023

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EMILY’s List recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women. They've endorsed this candidate in the 2023 General Assembly election.

Aug 2, 2023

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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.

Jul 28, 2023

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“Was in Richmond this morning commemorating the dismal Dobbs decision to reverse Roe. I am committed to protecting a woman’s right to make her own choices in EVERY area of her life & most importantly in reproductive healthcare options! #NOBANS”

Jun 24, 2023

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“ICYMI: I believe the biggest threat to our community is gun violence, and the [potential] threat of losing a woman’s right to choose. I’ve introduced & passed legislation in the @VaHouse . I’m prepared to do the same @VASenate.”

May 19, 2023

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“I will NEVER give up on fighting for women's reproductive rights and the bodily autonomy freedom of choice brings. I will fight to make sure that VA does not become NC. Expand @vasenate & flip @VaHouse Blue!”

May 17, 2023

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“I’ve said it before & I will keep saying it, women are fully capable of making decisions for themselves & their bodies. Government has NO PLACE between a woman & her doctor! House panel votes down abortion-rights amendment, extradition bill”

Feb 17, 2023

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Voted No on HB 2270

Angelia voted against a bill that requires a patient to receive abortion counseling prior to their procedure.

Feb 7, 2023

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Voted No on HB 1795

Angelia voted against a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 7, 2023

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“I will ALWAYS stand with women and men who support a woman’s right to choose and access to quality reproductive healthcare options.”

Jan 26, 2023

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“I will fight while in the House, and once elected to the Senate, to ensure abortion access to any woman who chooses (or needs) to have one & for quality reproductive healthcare for women who want to become parents. #freedomofchoice”

Jan 22, 2023

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Sponsored HB 2089

Angelia sponsored a bill that requires health insurance carriers make contraceptives free for patients.

Jan 10, 2023

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“I will NEVER vote for criminalizing women for making reproductive healthcare choices that are in their own best interests. #mybodymychoice”

Dec 19, 2022

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“What an amazing opportunity to welcome and speak with VPOTUS @KamalaHarris and have an open conversation about Reproductive Healthcare & a Woman’s Right to Choose. @SenLouiseLucas @SenatorLocke @JennMcClellanVA”

Jul 23, 2022

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“I am very disturbed by today's Supreme Court ruling on women’s right to choose. This ruling is egregious and insulting. As I said before, women are fully capable of making decisions for themselves. I will continue fighting to preserve the self-rights of women and all Virginians.”

Jun 24, 2022

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Voted No on HB 304

Angelia voted against a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 15, 2022

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Voted No on HB 212

Angelia voted against a bill that would require abortion providers to communicate alternatives to abortion, the probable gestational age of the fetus, and other information before performing the abortion.

Feb 15, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 1276

Angelia voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Feb 16, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 1896

Angelia voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Jan 26, 2021

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