LYME/OLD LYME/OLD SAYBROOK/ - Leading reproductive rights organizations Planned Parenthood of Connecticut and Reproductive Equity Now have both endorsed Jane Wisialowski in her campaign for 23rd District State Representative (Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Old Lyme, and Lyme).
These endorsements highlight Wisialowski's commitment to reproductive rights and healthcare access.
In a statement announcing the endorsement, Planned Parenthood said of Wisialowski, "We are grateful that you have indicated that, as a legislator, you are willing to advocate for protecting and expanding access to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people."
The statement added, "We are in an urgent moment and working together we can achieve our vision for a future where all people in Connecticut can realize the right to control their bodies, their lives, and their futures."
Reproductive Equity Now announced its endorsement in August: "The right to abortion, contraception, IVF, and all forms of reproductive health care are facing existential threats on the national stage," president Rebecca Hart Holder said in a statement.
She continued, "Reproductive Equity Now is proud to endorse candidates who are ready to fight for reproductive equity and ensure that Connecticut remains a firewall for abortion access in post-Roe America."
"I am so proud to receive the endorsement of these two brave organizations that are on the front line in the fight for women's reproductive freedom," said Wisialowski.
She continued, "When elected, I will always fight to protect women's reproductive rights, access to contraception and IVF."