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Joel L. Griffin

Former Candidate for State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 27

Democrat

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

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The latest from Joel

“As a Marine I took an oath to protect our constitution from threats foreign and domestic. That's why I'll stand up to protect reproductive and voting rights when they are under attack. I'm proud to be endorsed by @NSLforAmerica and 144 leaders in the field of national security.”

Sep 18, 2023

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“Let's be clear: this election is about whether or not we'll stand by as rights are stripped away from half our population. Virginia is the last Southern state without an abortion ban. The only way to ensure we do not ban abortion is by electing Democrats up and down the ticket.”

Sep 5, 2023

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“As Senator I will fight on Day 1 to enshrine the right to choose in the VA constitution.”

Sep 2, 2023

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Important article on VA Republicans’ push to ban abortions: “Incumbent Tara Durant, who also believes life begins at conception and has vowed to enact anti-abortion legislation, received funding from Spirit of Virginia as well.”

Sep 2, 2023

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“Today is women’s equality day. 103 years ago women were granted the right to vote. Today their reproductive rights are being threatened. There’s much work to be done - we must fight against those who want to deny women’s equality under the law.”

Aug 26, 2023

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“Thank you for your endorsement VA NOW PAC! I am proud to be an ally in the fight for gender equality, and that starts with enshrining a woman's right to choose in our constitution. I look forward to working alongside you in this fight.”

Aug 23, 2023

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“I will fight to enshrine the right to choose in our constitution.”

Aug 22, 2023

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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.

Aug 17, 2023

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“Enshrining the right to choose in the VA constitution is my top priority. As a Marine, I will not stand by as rights are stripped away from half our population. I'm proud to stand with Planned Parenthood in this fight.”

Jul 28, 2023

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

Jul 28, 2023

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“Make no mistake: reproductive rights are on the line in Virginia. If the Republicans take the Senate, their first agenda item will be a full ban on abortion rights. I am proud to stand with Roe Your Vote to defend the right to choose.”

Jul 25, 2023

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Roe Your Vote Virginia has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.

Jul 25, 2023

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“Today marks one year since the Supreme Court’s political Dobbs decision which upended decades of precedent and overturned Roe v Wade. Virginia is the forefront of the fight for women's rights. As State Senator I will fight to enshrine the right to choose in the VA constitution.”

Jun 24, 2023

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“I am that candidate. I will fight to protect reproductive rights.”

May 5, 2023

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