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James “Jay” Leftwich

State Delegate,
Virginia House District 90

Republican

The proof:

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

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What to do now:

Tell James how important abortion rights are to you:

This legislator has made their anti-choice position clear. They intend to enact laws that would further limit access to abortion.

How to reach him:

District
757 382 4145

Capitol Office
804 698 1090

What to say:

Call your legislator to share how important abortion rights are to you. While you're on the phone, try to gain a deeper understanding of their exact position.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why abortion rights are important to you.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask which abortion restrictions they are pushing for.

Dive deeper:

The latest from James

Voted No on HB 819

James 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

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

Feb 28, 2024

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Voted No on SB 237

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

Feb 27, 2024

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Voted No on SB 15

James 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 238

James 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

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

Feb 21, 2024

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Voted No on HB 1539

James 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

James 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 No on HB 404

James voted against a bill that restricts public funding for abortion services.

Feb 12, 2024

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“I support Governor Youngkin’s policy of a 15 week threshold, with exceptions for rape, incest, and health of the mother.”

Sep 21, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 1795

James 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

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

Feb 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 212

James 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

James 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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Voted No on SB 1276

James 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

James 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

James 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

James 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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