2013 Voter Guide
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 candidates in support of reproductive health care access.
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Voter Guide For:
- 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.
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| KEY Pro = Received a 100% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating. Leans Pro = Received a 71-99% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating. Leans Anti = Received a 41-70% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating. Anti = Received a 0-40% legislative scorecard and/or candidate questionnaire rating, and/or documented candidate public statements. No Response = Candidate did not return the Questionnaire. Party Abbreviations: Endorsed = Endorsed Candidate (endorsed by local and/or national Planned Parenthood C4 organization) What does it mean for a candidate to be rated 100%? To meet Planned Parenthood’s definition of pro-choice a candidate must: |
Important Disclaimers
For Statewide Races, Statewide Ballot Initiatives and Federal Races:
Paid for by Protecting Choice in California 2012, a project of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PAC 27-3374221) and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. (www.ppactionca.org).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in San Francisco, Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino, Lake, Butte, Shasta, Contra Costa, Solano, and Napa Counties:
Paid for by Vote Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific, a project of Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific Action Funds. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/north-bay/).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in Los Angeles County:
Paid for by Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/los-angeles/) and Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in Orange and San Bernardino Counties:
Paid for by Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Community Action Fund PAC and Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Action Fund. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/orange/).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba Counties:
Paid for by Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte Political Action Committee and Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/mar-monte).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties:
Paid for by Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo PAC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/sbvslo/).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
For State Senate, State Assembly, and Local Races in Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego Counties:
Paid for by Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest PAC, an independent committee, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest. (http://www.ppactionca.org/local-info/san-diego-riverside-imperial/).
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. |
Every election cycle, the Planned Parenthood 501(c)(4) local and national 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. Federal candidates are endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund 501(c)(4).
Once candidates are elected, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California 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.
