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Tina Kotek on Abortion

 

 


Ruling has potential implications beyond this one medication

Governor Kotek announced that the state of Oregon has partnered with Oregon Health and Science University to secure a three-year supply of Mifepristone. "By challenging the FDA's authority over Mifepristone, the lower court decisions set an alarming precedent of putting politics above established science, medical evidence, and a patient's health, life, and well-being--with potential implications beyond this one medication," Governor Tina Kotek said.
Source: OR Gubernatorial press release 2023: "Mifepristone" , Apr 20, 2023

Worked to ensure full access to reproductive health care

After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas' draconian new limits on abortion, Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland) slammed the Lone Star State. "It's appalling that the courts aren't protecting Texans from this extreme law," Kotek tweeted. "We've worked hard to ensure full access to reproductive health care in Oregon and won't stop fighting to protect those rights."
Source: Willamette Week on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race , Sep 15, 2021

Supported requiring coverage for all for reproductive health

Legislative Summary:HB3391: Reproductive Health Equity Act: Requires health benefit plan coverage of specified health care services, drugs, devices, products & procedures related to reproductive health. Allows exemption for plans sold to religious employers.

ACLU analysis:Restrictions on reproductive health care can have profoundly harmful effects on our health and well-being, particularly for those who already face significant barriers to accessing high-quality care, such as low-income women. HB3391 ensures that Oregonians, regardless of income, citizenship status, gender identity or type of insurance, have access to the full range of preventive reproductive health services, including family planning, abortion, and postpartum care.

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 33-23-4 on Jul/1/17; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Jul/5/17; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on Aug/15/17

Source: ACLU analysis of Oregon HB3391 voting records , Jul 1, 2017

Public funding for stem cell research

HB 2801, "Exploration of Public Funding for Stem Cell Research" Legislative Outcome:State Rep. Tina Kotek voted YES; Bill Failed, 29-30.
Source: Oregon State Legislative Voting Records: HB 2801 , Jun 21, 2007

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Bud Pierce
Casey Kulla
Christine Drazan
Julian Bell
Kerry McQuisten
Nicholas Kristof
Paul Romero
Tobias Read
OR Senatorial:
Jason Beebe
Jo Rae Perkins
Paul Romero
Ron Wyden
Gubernatorial races 2025:
New Jersey Governor:
Virginia Governor:
    Democratic primary June 17 cancelled:
  • Abigail Spanberger, U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024); Dem. nominee 2025
  • Levar Stoney, VA Secretary of the Commonwealth (2014-2016); (withdrew to run for Lt. Gov.)

    Republican primary June 17 cancelled:
  • Winsome Earle-Sears, Lt. Gov. since 2022; GOP nominee 2025
  • Amanda Chase, State Senate District 11 (2016-2023); failed to make ballot
  • Denver Riggleman, U.S.Rep. (R-VA-5); exploratory committee as Independent
  • Glenn Youngkin, Incumbent Governor , (2022-2025), term-limited
Mayoral races 2025:
NYC Mayor Democratic primary June 24, 2025:
  • Adrienne Adams, speaker of the City Council
  • Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, 2011-2021.
    Republican June 24 primary cancelled; general election Nov. 4:
  • Eric Adams, incumbent Democratic mayor running as an independent
  • Jim Walden, Independent; Former assistant U.S. Attorney
  • Curtis Sliwa, Republican; CEO of the Guardian Angels

Jersey City Mayor (Non-partisan)
    Non-partisan general election Nov. 4:
  • Mussab Ali, former president of the Jersey City Board of Education
  • Bill O'Dea, Hudson County commissioner (since 1997)
  • Jim McGreevey, former N.J. Governor (2002-2004)
  • James Solomon, city councilor (since 2017)
  • Joyce Watterman, president of the Jersey City Council (since 2023)

Oakland CA Mayor
    Non-partisan special election April 14, 2025:
  • Barbara Lee, U.S.Rep CA-12 (1998-2025)
  • Loren Taylor, Oakland City Council (2019-2023), lost general election
  • Sheng Thao, Oakland Mayor, lost recall election Nov. 5, 2024
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