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Louise Lucas

State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 18

Democrat

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Louise sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

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Thank Louise for her fight!

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

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District
757 397 8209

Capitol Office
804 698 7518

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The latest from Louise

“Happy Women’s Equality Day everyone! We have to keep on fighting to make sure that our rights are not taken away by pushing back against radical abortion bans and ensuring that laws such as Title IX are protected. We are not going back 🌊”

Aug 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 1539

Louise 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 609

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

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 519

Louise 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 SB 16

Louise 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

Louise 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

Louise 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

Louise 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

Louise 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 15

Louise 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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“I serve with some of the same Republicans who wanted to force women having an abortion to have a vaginal wand forcefully put inside of them before they could have an abortion. They can't keep their hands off our poonannys! Give this so many retweets that they can never forget.”

Oct 10, 2023

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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.

Aug 17, 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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REPRO Rising Virginia has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 Primary Election.

May 2, 2023

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“I have no question that Governor Youngkin would seek an abortion bill similar to the six week ban just passed in Florida if he had the votes in the Senate. He announced in the NY Times today he will be focusing all his efforts on taking the Senate. We will never allow it.”

Apr 15, 2023

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“Thank you @emilyslist for your endorsement in my primary on June 20th! Working together we will protect the right to choose and get even more women elected to the General Assembly this year.”

Mar 28, 2023

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“I have been the last thing standing between Glenn Youngkin and his attempts to roll back abortion rights. Now I need your help. The entire Virginia Senate is up this November, please RETWEET and help build my following so we can fight back when Youngkin attempts to defeat us!”

Feb 8, 2023

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Voted Yes on SJ 255

Louise voted to pass a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Feb 7, 2023

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“It’s funny Glenn Youngkin attended the March for Life today because his bills to restrict abortion all marched right into my trash can.”

Feb 1, 2023

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“Good morning! Today is the day that Governor Youngkin’s abortion proposals come before my committee. I was put here exactly for this moment. The Senate brick wall will not let you down.”

Jan 26, 2023

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“All of Glenn Youngkin’s bills to limit abortion rights come to my committee. I put them straight into my trash can.”

Jan 24, 2023

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“My first Senate speech was on the 19th anniversary of Roe in 1993 and I have spoken every year since on the anniversary or if we are out of session the first day back. This year I told Governor Youngkin where we would put his bills to restrict abortion.”

Jan 24, 2023

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“Virginia is a pro choice state and we will maintain our current laws that protect a woman’s right to choose.”

Jan 12, 2023

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Sponsored SJ 255

Louise sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Jan 10, 2023

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“Glenn Youngkin put money in his budget for the corrections department to jail women if they violate his 15 week abortion ban. I'm going to need a fire extinguisher because this bill is going into my trash can AND getting lit on fire.”

Dec 19, 2022

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“BREAKING: Governor Youngkin has asked us for PRISON FUNDING of $50,000 for jailing women or doctors who violate his 15 week abortion ban proposal. While this is administrative to pair with his bill (that will not pass) it tells us what his real intent is.”

Dec 16, 2022

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“Republicans have introduced legislation in Virginia to completely ban abortion and emergency contraceptives. When this bill comes to my Senate Health and Education committee it will get a one way express ticket into my trash can.”

Dec 9, 2022

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“Retweet if you stand with my Senate brick wall that will put every one of his abortion bills in the trash can the moment he files them.”

Oct 9, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 1276

Louise 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

Louise 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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Voted Yes on SB 733

Louise voted to pass 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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