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Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes Endorses Nine Candidates in Kansas and Missouri Ahead of August Primary Elections

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2024


Today, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes (PPGPV) announced its endorsement of nine candidates ahead of the 2024 primary elections on August 6 in Kansas and Missouri. The endorsed candidates include long-time public servants and rising stars committed to improving the health of Kansans and Missourians. This endorsement highlights PPGPV’s commitment to supporting leaders who advocate for reproductive rights, comprehensive health care, and gender equality. 

View full list of candidates, HERE.  

Endorsed Candidates 

Kansas: 

  1. Marci Francisco for Senate District 2  

  2. Christina Haswood for Senate District 2 

  3. Suzanne Wikle for House District 10 

  4. Michelle Watley for House District 35 

Missouri: 

  1. Patty Lewis for Senate District 7 

  2. Greg Smith for House District 15 

  3. Patricia Hernandez for House District 19 

  4. Wick Thomas for House District 19 

  5. Melesa Johnson for Jackson County Prosecutor 

Each candidate is dedicated to protecting and expanding access to reproductive rights and medically accurate, inclusive health care. Their platforms align with PPGPV’s mission to ensure everyone has the freedom and opportunity to make health care decisions without political interference. 

In Missouri, abortion has been banned since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and was largely restricted out of reach for Missourians for years before that time. In Kansas, despite the August 2, 2022, vote where Kansans overwhelmingly supported protecting access to abortion, anti-abortion politicians continue to ignore the will of their constituents by introducing harmful, overly intrusive, and traumatizing bills. 

As we approach the August 6 primary elections, PPGPV will be releasing additional endorsements and encourages all voters to educate themselves on the issues and candidates’ positions. Voting is a powerful tool to ensure that our representatives reflect our values and priorities. 

For more information about the candidates and to learn how to get involved, visit PPGPV’s endorsement page. 

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