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Planned Parenthood affiliates across California have local non-partisan 501 (c) 4 organizations that were created to educate the public about issues related to reproductive health and freedom and help elect pro-choice candidates.

Every election cycle, these organizations send out questionnaires to candidates running for local, state, and federal offices. A committee is established to interview qualified candidates and make endorsement recommendations based on the candidates' viability, previous experience and their proven commitment to protecting and promoting reproductive health. ,

Once candidates are elected, Planned Parenthood tracks their votes and provides an annual scorecard on how they voted on legislation that influences Planned Parenthood's mission and ability to provide high quality care to our patients.

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Pro-Choice Voter Guide For:

    Name Party Choice Rating Incumbent Endorsed
     
    US Representative Congressional District 10
    Garamendi, John Democratic Pro No
    McIlroy, Mary P&F No Response No
    Cloward, Jeremy Green No Response No
    Denham, Jerome Republican No Response No
    Harmer, Dave No Response No
     
    Vallejo City Council
    Logan, Johnathan No Response No
    Sunga, Herminio No Response Yes
    Gomes, Stephanie No Response Yes
    Kurshan, Sam No Response No
    Brown, Martee Pro No
    Nelson, Marie No Response No
    Bartee, Thomas Pro Yes
     
    Fairfield City Council
    VanGundy, Gino Pro No
    Travis, Brian No Response Yes
    Mraz, John No Response Yes
    Moy, Catherine No Response Yes
    Lopez, German No Response No
    Johnson, Jamie No Response No
    Courtemanche, Teresa No Response No
     
    Vacaville Unified School Board
    McCallum, David Pro No
    Nutt, Theresa No Response No
    Whitman, Horace Pro No
    Hausler, William Pro Yes
    Flask, Chris No Response No
    Zwick, Karen No Response No
    KEY

    Pro = Pro-Choice. Received a 100% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating.

    Leans Pro = Leans Pro-Choice. Received a 71-99% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating.

    Leans Anti = Leans Anti-Choice. Received a 41-70% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating.

    Anti = Anti-Choice. Received a 0-40% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating.

    No Response = Candidate did not return the Questionnaire.

    Party Abbreviations:
    Dem = Democrat; Grn = Green; Lib = Libertarian; P&F = Peace and Freedom; Rep = Republican

    ♦ = Endorsed Candidate (endorsed by local and/or national Planned Parenthood C4 organization)
    x = Incumbent

    What does it mean for a candidate to be rated pro-choice?

    To meet Planned Parenthood’s definition of pro-choice a candidate must:
    • Support legal abortion as defined by the Roe v. Wade decision, and oppose restrictions aimed at limiting access.
    • Support coverage of essential reproductive health services: family planning, prenatal care, abortion and related services - both publicly funded health programs and private insurance plans.
    • Support minors’ access to confidential services for health care.
    • Support comprehensive sexuality education in public schools.
    • Support laws to protect health care providers and clients from harassment, violence and intimidation.

    Paid for by the local Planned Parenthood 501(c)4 organization PAC and local Planned Parenthood 501(c)4 organization. (www.prochoicepower.org). Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.