Today, Reproductive Freedom for All, a national leading advocate of reproductive freedom, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for governor. 

As Secretary of State, Jocelyn always stands up for Michigander’s rights and freedoms, and has spoken out against Donald Trump’s attacks on healthcare. She is the only candidate in the race for governor who has released a comprehensive healthcare affordability plan to tackle skyrocketing costs and ensure that all Michiganders have access to affordable care and reproductive care in every corner of the state. 

“Michiganders voted to protect reproductive freedom in their state constitution, and Jocelyn Benson understands that leadership means enforcing those protections, not undermining them. Jocelyn has been open about how her own experience with miscarriage informs her fierce advocacy for reproductive freedom, and that shows up in her leadership. As Trump and his allies work to ban abortion nationwide and roll back all of our rights and freedoms, governors are a critical line of defense. Michigan families deserve a leader who will fight every day to protect their freedom to make their own health care decisions, and Jocelyn Benson is that leader,” said Reproductive Freedom for All, President and CEO Mini Timmaraju. 

“Michigan’s next governor must be an unequivocal champion for reproductive freedom, and Jocelyn Benson is the only candidate in this race who will stand up to Donald Trump and protect our fundamental rights. In 2022, Michiganders did the work to pass Prop 3, but that hasn’t stopped anti-abortion extremists from trying to claw back our rights and restrict abortion access. We need a governor who will fight to uphold the protections voters demanded, and Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan is ready to mobilize our 149,000 members to elect Jocelyn Benson,” said Reproductive Freedom for All Director of Michigan Campaigns Shanay Watson-Whittaker. 

“The emotional impact of experiencing a miscarriage will stay with me my whole life, but so will the firsthand knowledge of how critical timely reproductive healthcare is and the deeper understanding of the struggles countless women face. It’s why I’m honored to be endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All – an organization that understands how essential comprehensive reproductive care is for women’s health, helping families stay safe and supported during challenging times. I’m proud that Michigan has enshrined this right to care in our constitution, and as governor, I’ll fight to make sure these rights are as accessible in all areas of Michigan as they are on paper,” said Jocelyn Benson.

Reproductive Freedom for All joins a growing coalition of local, state, and national advocacy organizations and nonprofits that know that Jocelyn Benson is the only gubernatorial candidate in Michigan who is committed to standing up for our rights. They join a growing coalition of state lawmakers, educators, labor unions, and community leaders in supporting Jocelyn Benson for Governor. She also has the support of national women’s advocacy organizations like EMILYs list, the Progressive Women’s Alliance, Vote Mama PAC, among other national and statewide advocacy organizations. 

You can find a full list of endorsements, here.

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