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Chris Runion

State Delegate,
Virginia House District 35

Republican

The proof:

Chris sponsored a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, with exceptions only to prevent death or serious injury for the mother.

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What to do now:

Tell Chris 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.

How to reach him:

District
540 255 0504

Capitol Office
804 698 1035

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 Chris

Voted No on HB 819

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

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted No on HB 609

Chris voted against a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 28, 2024

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Voted No on SB 15

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

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted No on SB 237

Chris voted against a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted No on SB 238

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

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted No on SB 16

Chris voted against a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Feb 21, 2024

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Voted No on HB 1539

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

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted No on HB 519

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

Feb 13, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 1795

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

Feb 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 2270

Chris voted to pass a bill that requires a patient to receive abortion counseling prior to their procedure.

Feb 7, 2023

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Sponsored HB 2278

Chris sponsored a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions for death and significant injury to the mother, rape, or incest.

Jan 11, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1795

Chris sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Jan 10, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1865

Chris sponsored a bill that would require abortion providers to fill out and file additional documentation confirming each abortion is not due to disability, sex, or race.

Jan 10, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 212

Chris voted to pass 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 HB 304

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

Feb 15, 2022

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Sponsored HB 1274

Chris sponsored a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, with exceptions only to prevent death or serious injury for the mother.

Jan 20, 2022

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Sponsored HB 304

Chris sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Jan 11, 2022

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Students for Life Action reports that this legislator committed to "100 percent support pro-life policy".

Nov 2, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1276

Chris voted against 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 No on HB 1896

Chris voted against 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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Voted No on SB 733

Chris voted against a bill that rolls back certain abortion requirements, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.

Feb 27, 2020

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Voted No on HB 980

Chris voted against a bill that rolls back requirements to get abortion care, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.

Jan 28, 2020

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