Let’s meet

Mark Obenshain

State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 2

Republican

The proof:

Mark sponsored a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions for death and significant injury to the mother, rape, or incest.

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What to do now:

Tell Mark they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

How to reach him:

District
540 437 1451

Capitol Office
804 698 7502

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Mark

Voted No on HB 1539

Mark voted against 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 No on HB 519

Mark 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 26, 2024

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Voted No on HB 609

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

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted No on SB 16

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

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted No on HB 819

Mark 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 237

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

Feb 12, 2024

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Voted No on SB 716

Mark 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 6, 2024

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Voted No on SB 238

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

Feb 6, 2024

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Voted No on SJ 255

Mark voted against a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Feb 7, 2023

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Sponsored SB 1385

Mark sponsored a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions for death and significant injury to the mother, rape, or incest.

Jan 11, 2023

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Sponsored SB 1284

Mark sponsored a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks, with exceptions for saving the life of the mother, rape or incest if a police report was filed.

Jan 10, 2023

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“I applaud those marching for the unborn today and I pledge that I will continue working to protect innocent human life”

Jan 21, 2022

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Voted No on SB 1276

Mark 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

Mark 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

Mark 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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“Thank you to the National Right to Life organization for their endorsement of my campaign. I'm proud to be pro-life and will continue to fight for the rights of the unborn, including against radical attempts to legalize abortions up to the moment of birth.”

Oct 31, 2019

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“I'll always be pro-life”

Feb 1, 2019

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