Stephanie Thomas Endorsed By Planned Parenthood

Press release from State Representative Stephanie Thomas:

September 24, 2020

Democratic candidate for State Representative Stephanie Thomas (143rd District) has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! and NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut. Planned Parenthood is the largest single provider of reproductive health services in the nation and Thomas is pleased to receive this vote of confidence after incumbent Representative Gail Lavielle received the endorsement in 2018. This is the second time Thomas has been backed by NARAL, which is dedicated to ensuring that every individual in Connecticut, regardless of background, can access the reproductive healthcare they need.

“We are excited about your commitment to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom, and look forward to your involvement in working to make Connecticut the best state in the nation by advancing proactive, pro-choice policies,” said Kayla Reasco, Board President of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut Inc.

“I’m deeply honored to receive this vote of confidence from Planned Parenthood Votes,” Thomas said on accepting the endorsement: “When I had no other option for health care in high school and college, I received high-quality, free gynecological care and health check-ups from Planned Parenthood and know firsthand how important the agency is for low income women and communities of color. On my first day in Hartford, I will support funding for family planning to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. These are smart, low-cost investments that can prevent far greater costs and consequences in the long term.”

On receiving NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut’s endorsement, Thomas said, “My commitment to reproductive justice —including a woman’s right to choose —is unwavering, long-held, and more important than ever. I will fight to ensure that reproductive rights and services are accessible to ALL Connecticut women, and challenge the groups that harass and threaten patients and providers, courts that are seeking to undermine Roe v. Wade, and insurance companies and employers that seek to restrict health care services.”

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Stephanie Thomas is a State Rep Candidate (143 District) and is dedicated to building a safe, healthy and economically strong future for Wilton, Norwalk and Westport.
Read more about Stephanie’s views on healthcare HERE.
More about Planned Parenthood can be found HERE.
More about NARAL and its endorsement guidelines can be found HERE.
More about Stephanie position’s on other issues can be found on her website HERE.
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