Voteprochoice

VoteProChoice, stylized as #VOTEPROCHOICE, is a national progressive political project and technology platform dedicated to electing pro-choice candidates at every level of government.[1] Founded in 2016 by activists Heidi Sieck and Bob Fertik, #VOTEPROCHOICE is a project of Democrats.com.[2] Since 2018, #VOTEPROCHOICE has create and distributed online voter guides that note which candidates identify as pro-choice and consolidate endorsements from other left-wing and pro-choice groups, including Emily’s List and NARAL.[1] The organization has also commented on reproductive healthcare policy at the state and national level.[3][4] #VOTEPROCHOICE focuses primarily on down-ballot races, such as city council and school board seats.[1][5] In addition to voter turnout and education efforts, #VOTEPROCHOICE provides coaching and resources to campaigns of endorsed candidates.[6]

#VOTEPROCHOICE
FoundedMarch 1, 2016 (2016-03-01)
FoundersHeidi Sieck, Bob Fertik
TypeLLC
Websitevoteprochoice.us

In 2018, #VOTEPROCHOICE gained national attention as one of the groups participating in protests against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings.[4] Co-founder and CEO Heidi Sieck was one of at least 70 participants arrested.[7]

References
  1. Epstein, Rachel (October 31, 2019). "A Guide to Voting Pro-Choice in the 2019 U.S. Elections". Marie Claire. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  2. Rhue, Holly (October 25, 2018). "This Online Guide Makes It Super Easy To Vote Pro-Choice In The Midterms". Elle. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  3. Heidi, Sieck (March 27, 2020). "Abortion is Essential, Not Elective: How Republican Politicians are Using COVID-19 to Restrict Reproductive Health - Ms. Magazine". Ms Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  4. Hall, Ellie. "Sen. Orrin Hatch Told A Group Of Women Kavanaugh Protesters To "Grow Up"". BuzzFeed News. No. October 4, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  5. Durkin, Erin; Gronewold, Anna; Custodio, Jonathan (May 26, 2021). "New friends and louder foes for gig worker push — Trump grand jury formed — Yang denounces attacks as racist". Politico. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  6. Helfand-Rogers, Candice; Richmond, Riva (November 6, 2017). "Election 2017: U.S. Women Run Races Big and Small". The Story Exchange. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  7. Arnold, Amanda (September 4, 2018). "70 Protesters Were Arrested During Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation Hearing". The Cut. Retrieved February 3, 2022.


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