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Leslie Mehta

Candidate for State Delegate,
Virginia House District 73

Democrat

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National Organization for Women VA Chapter (NOW VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

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Anti-Choice

Mark L. Earley, Jr.

Mark sponsored a bill that bans abortions based on the sex or ethnicity of the fetus, except in cases of medical emergencies.

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Emily's List endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Aug 8, 2025

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National Organization for Women VA Chapter (NOW VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Aug 5, 2025

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Reproductive Freedom For All endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jul 29, 2025

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Vote Mama PAC supports this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jul 9, 2025

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Election.

Jun 24, 2025

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Emerge Virginia supports this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly Election.

Jun 18, 2025

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Virginia's List endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jun 18, 2025

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National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC - VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

May 20, 2025

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“Being a mom and running for office is tough, which is why I am excited to be endorsed by @VoteMamaPAC. We must fight for TRULY family-friendly policies like affordable childcare, paid leave, fully funded public schools, and reproductive rights.”

Apr 29, 2025

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“I am happy to be endorsed by @emilyslist . The critical work that they have done has allowed for change in today's landscape to allow for more democratic pro-choice women to take up space in politics. With their help we will not only keep the majority but EXPAND it. Thank you!”

Apr 8, 2025

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“In Richmond, I’ll fight for YOU: for affordable health care, for reproductive freedom, for our rights for fully-funded public schools, and for an economy that works for all of us.”

Mar 26, 2025

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“We've been on the airwaves, exposing Rob Wittman's atrocious record on reproductive freedom - and we're not stopping now, because the constituents of the First deserve better. Chip in to help us keep it up:”

Oct 27, 2024

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“I joined the @HenricoDems Black Caucus tonight to talk about Project 2025, attacks on reproductive freedom, and the immense value of investing in Medicaid and Medicare for our communities. Knowledge is power, and showing up to learn is choosing to #DoSomething. 💪”

Sep 18, 2024

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The Harris-Walz "Fighting for Reproductive Freedom" bus pulled into Richmond this afternoon, and I joined @JennMcClellanVA, @SpanbergerForVA, and friends from across the region in sharing one, unified message: On November 5th, we are NOT going back.

Sep 13, 2024

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“This IVF mom will be proudly voting for the presidential ticket dedicated to protecting the legality and expanding accessibility of the full spectrum of reproductive care.”

Aug 6, 2024

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“What do we do when reproductive freedom is under attack? We stand up, we fight back - and we knock some doors.”

Aug 2, 2024

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“In Congress, I'll never stop fighting for your right to choose if, when, and how you start a family - and for breaking down barriers to doing so.”

Jul 25, 2024

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“My opponent has proudly cosponsored and supported scores of anti-choice legislation while in Congress. In contrast, I am committed to protecting access to abortion, contraceptives, IVF, and the full spectrum of reproductive care.”

Jul 10, 2024

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“And yet, Trump and his cronies have STILL endorsed a federal abortion ban. So today, I was proud to stand with determined legislators and community members across this Commonwealth to say: not on our watch.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a case that for over 50 years guaranteed the right to a safe and legal abortion. The decision in Dobbs was dangerous, and we're seeing deadly consequences across the country because of it.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“Women are being forced to flee their states to receive an abortion, doctors are being threatened with prison time for administering them, and countless families are being forced to make decisions without time, resources, or care. The repercussions are causing real harm every day.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“Friends, now is the time for our team to hit the gas! As the Democratic nominee for #VA01, I'll be challenging Rob Wittman this fall - 16yr incumbent, anti-abortion, election denier Rob Wittman. We need ALL hands on deck. Can we count on your support? 🏃‍♀️”

Jun 20, 2024

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“I'm running to protect our democracy, to ensure access to reproductive care, to address climate change head-on, and to put a stop to the antics of MAGA extremists like Donald Trump and his buddy, Rob Wittman.”

Mar 4, 2024

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