Chad cosponsored a bill protecting the right to IVF and other conception assistance services and protects these services from laws governing abortion.
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National Organization for Women VA Chapter (NOW VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.
Aug 5, 2025
“As your Delegate, I will enshrine reproductive rights in our state Constitution and fight back against interstate travel bans that target Virginians helping loved ones seek care across state lines.”
Jun 24, 2025
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Election.
Jun 24, 2025
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“In November, I am proud to run on a ticket committed to fighting for reproductive rights, healthcare, and working families.”
Jun 18, 2025
“Together with leaders across the Commonwealth, I will work to end gun violence, protect abortion access, and defend science from MAGA extremism.”
May 30, 2025
“[Dr. Downey's] commitment to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom in Virginia is exactly what we need in this critical election year, and we’re proud to stand with you. #TeamDowney”
May 27, 2025
“I'm honored to have the support from organizations that represent workers, education, the environment, equality, women's reproductive rights, gun safety, animal rights, and more.”
Oct 20, 2021
“We may have defeated conservative extremism in last year's presidential election, but red states across the country continue to challenge the Constitutional right of pregnant people to have an abortion and access necessary healthcare. (1/2)”
Sep 23, 2021
“As the pro-choice candidate in the 96th, I need your support to ensure our District has a Delegate who believes that reproductive decisions are best left between a patient and their health care provider.”
Sep 7, 2021
“It is critical that we maintain and grow our pro-reproductive rights majority in the House of Delegates. If we lose our majority and the statewide offices, Virginia is at risk of passing a Texas style abortion ban. We can't fail Virginians and allow this to happen.”
Sep 7, 2021
“SB8 is an extreme, unconscionable ban on almost all abortion in Texas, which includes banning abortion before many people know they are pregnant and with no exception for rape and incest. I strongly support a pregnant person's right to bodily autonomy…”
Sep 2, 2021
“As a physician, I believe that personal decisions involving reproductive health care should be made between a patient and their health care provider. I'm honored to be endorsed by @NARALVirginia and will always fight to ensure that people have access to the health care they need.”
Aug 17, 2021
“As a physician for the past 20 years, I believe that health care decisions should be decided by a patient in consultation with their health care provider. @PPAVirginia provides critical access to a full range of evidence-based sexual and reproductive health care services.”
Jul 15, 2021
“As a father of three daughters and as a pediatrician for the past twenty years, we need to do more to protect the rights of all women, from reproductive rights to equal pay and paid family leave.”
Oct 2, 2019