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Russet W. Perry

State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 31

Democrat

The proof:

Russet sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

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What to do now:

Thank Russet for her support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

How to reach her:

Capitol Office
804 698 7531

What to say:

Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Russet

Voted Yes on HB 1539

Russet 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 519

Russet 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 HB 609

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

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 16

Russet 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

Russet 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

Russet 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

Russet 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

Russet 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 716

Russet sponsored a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Jan 19, 2024

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Sponsored SB 238

Russet sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 15

Russet 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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“Rolling back abortion rights – including a 15-week ban – puts women’s lives at risk. Our rights are on the line.”

Sep 22, 2023

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“Voting starts Friday and it’s essential to vote, not just to protect the right to choose in the Commonwealth, but also to send a message anyone running for President that the people of  Virginia will fight to keep politicians out of their doctors’ offices. #sd31”

Sep 20, 2023

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“Abortion bans don’t reduce abortions - they just reduce safe, accessible abortion care.”

Sep 14, 2023

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“Russet believes in protecting a woman's right to make decisions about her own reproductive health care. She believes that such decisions should remain between a woman and her doctor.”

Aug 18, 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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Roe Your Vote Virginia has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.

Jul 25, 2023

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

May 2, 2023

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