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Jamie Lockhart

@jlockva.bsky.social
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Executive Director of @ppava.bsky.social. Mom. Group Fitness Instructor. Lover of tea. Door knocker for abortion rights.

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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
How can you read this and not support trans kids accessing the health care they need and deserve? truthout.org/articles/tra...
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Trans Youth Denied Hormone Therapy Have Much Higher Suicide Risk, Study Shows
The finding is consistent with a growing body of research linking anti-trans policies to worse mental health outcomes.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
"Donald Trump and his allies are attempting an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats, rig the 2026 midterm election in their favor, and silence voters before we can even have our say at the ballot box." - @jlockva.bsky.social of @PPAVirginia bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virg...
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Statement on HJ6007
Richmond, Va - Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart provided the following testimony in support of HJ6007 to the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee.

Full remarks
“Madame Chair and members of the committee: I am Jamie Lockhart, here on behalf of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, to urge you to support HJ6007.

Without the protections of Roe v. Wade, it has never been more important to do everything in our power to defend reproductive freedom in Virginia. As President Trump and his allies use redistricting as a weapon to cement their power in order to advance an unpopular, anti-abortion agenda, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia has a duty to fight back against this unprecedented power grab.

Donald Trump and his allies are attempting an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats, rig the 2026 midterm election in their favor, and silence voters before we can even have our say at the ballot box. They know their agenda is unpopular and are dead set on avoiding any real accountability from voters. At the president’s direction, Republican state lawmakers are redrawing Congressional maps to concentrate power and strengthen the party’s control in Congress.

Make no mistake, if Congressional Republicans are allowed to guarantee their majority without voters ever getting a say, they will continue to rubberstamp President Trump’s dangerous agenda, further strip us of our freedoms, restrict access to affordable, essential health care, and even advance a backdoor abortion ban.

Virginians have made it clear time and again that we support reproductive freedom. But these undemocratic efforts to suppress the vote and rig the 2026 midterms are a threat to our freedoms and the Planned Parenthood mission to care, no matter what. We must fight back while our rights are on the line.”
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
apnews.com/article/abor...  Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally (IN A HORRIBLE WAY) for decades.
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Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
Many of President Donald Trump's picks to be federal judges have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/08/2025
RAJU: I was just curious if you support Trump's purge of the federal workforce WINSOME EARLE-SEARS: I've given you a clear answer but you don't want to hear it R: So do you support it? Yes or no? ES: Oh. Ok. If this is the way you want to go, then go ahead, but I'm just not going to participate
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
New report: 302,608 Virginians could lose health insurance richmond.com/news/state-r...
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New report: 302,608 Virginians could lose health insurance
More than 302,000 Virginians could lose their health benefits under pending and proposed changes to Medicaid and health insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report by ...
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 10/06/2025
Housing costs in Virginia are on the rise — but we can do something about it. Here’s my plan to lower housing costs as Virginia’s next Governor:
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Earle-Sears wants a campaign do-over. But we’ve got receipts. 🧾 She called abortion “genocide.” Compared sex to signing a pregnancy contract. @ppava.bsky.social will make sure voters remember every word. theguardian.com/us-news/2025... @susanrinkunas.com @theguardian.com
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GOP nominee for Virginia governor tries to distance herself from anti-abortion past
Winsome Earle-Sears has called abortion ‘genocide’ and suggested equivalence between consenting to sex and consenting to pregnancy
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vadogwoodnews @vadogwoodnews.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In an exclusive Op-Ed for the Dogwood, @jlockva.bsky.social, the Executive Director of @ppava.bsky.social, announces the organization's endorsement of Democrat @abigailspanberger.com for governor.
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Opinion: Abigail Spanberger will protect reproductive freedom—Sears wants to end it
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia announce their endorsement of Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🔥 It’s on! We’re backing @abigailspanberger.com to defend abortion access and reproductive freedom in VA. Let’s win this! 💪💗
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
“Defunding Planned Parenthood really means blocking people that rely on Medicaid from accessing critical preventative services.” Gift article 🎁: www.pilotonline.com/2025/05/20/p... @ppava.bsky.social @ppact.org
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Here’s how proposed federal cuts to Medicaid could impact Virginians
Experts say enrolling in and maintaining Medicaid would become more difficult under Trump’s tax cuts plan, which House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would like the full House to consider befor…
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Let's be clear: "Defunding" Planned Parenthood hits everybody's pockets. It wouldn’t save money, and blocking people from getting care at health centers means fewer services, higher costs, and a greater burden on our health care system. @ppava.bsky.social
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I watched this live and went “wait a minute!” 😬
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
LOL at the “Purple Caucus” trying to rebrand after a session where VA Republicans opposed the right to contraception and unanimously voted against reproductive freedom. Purple-washing won’t erase the record. 🔗 virginiamercury.com/2025/04/14/r... @donscott757.bsky.social @kathykltran.bsky.social
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Republicans in swing districts unite in ‘Purple Caucus’ ahead of Va. House races • Virginia Mercury
As Virginia barrels toward a high-stakes House of Delegates election in November, a dozen Republican incumbents are quietly banding together in what they’re calling the Purple Caucus — an informal all...
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Over 400 people turned out for the “Where’s Jen Kiggans” Town Hall in Virginia Beach! 🎤🕵️ @ppava.bsky.social @seiu.org
People at Where’s Jen Kiggans Town Hall!
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Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Everyone gets to be a Senate Whip today But seriously we still don’t know what will happen Final cloture vote will be soon this afternoon 3 Dems so far are going to be Yes 8 have not announced Stay tuned If you are on the phone line, stay on the phone line
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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 14/03/2025
This is a bad bill and every Senator should vote NO! bsky.app/profile/beye...
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I'm looking forward to celebrating Lily Franklin's campaign for delegate tomorrow! Join me: secure.actblue.com/donate/frank...
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I just gave to Lily Franklin!
Show your support with a contribution.
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NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act would expand reproductive access for military members and their families. Currently, even those that serve aren't exempt from abortion bans. Thank you to @pppswhealth.bsky.social for speaking with us. youtube.com/shorts/mMhK2...
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Even Soldiers Aren’t Exempt from Abortion Bans
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/03/2025
Alina Habba on veterans who have been fired from government jobs: "Perhaps they're not fit to have a job at this moment."
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Markus Schmidt @mschmidtrva.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
#breaking Democrat Abigail Spanberger surging to 39% in the Virginia gubernatorial race, 15 points ahead of Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears at 24%, new Ronaoke College poll finds. One-third of voters remain undecided. #VAGov virginiamercury.com/2025/02/25/s...
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Spanberger opens double-digit lead over Earle-Sears in new poll • Virginia Mercury
Virginia's gubernatorial race has taken a dramatic twist as a new poll now shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger surging to 39% against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the likely Republican nominee, at 24%,...
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
So proud to see my Delegate @adelemcclure.bsky.social's batting average from VPAP! She passed 12 of the 14 bills she introduced! www.vpap.org/visuals/visu...
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2025 Legislator Pass Rates
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
LOL at Delegate Mark Earley saying this in his latest email blast: "They know I'm a clear, effective voice for our shared priorities - so they want me gone." He literally had a ZERO percent success rate this session.
VPAP graphic showing Del Mark Earley passed 0 of 15 bills he introduced this session.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
My heart breaks for so many Virginia families. Just saw this GoFundMe for a single Northern VA mom who just lost her job and has a baby coming soon. www.gofundme.com/f/help-jenn-...
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Donate to Help Jenn and Family Welcome Baby A, organized by Swarna Pappiah
Jenn, a devoted single mom by choice to Eva, is about to welcome Baby A! She's embr… Swarna Pappiah needs your support for Help Jenn and Family Welcome Baby A
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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic @ppvsat.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🚨 South Carolina lawmakers have introduced a TOTAL abortion ban with no exceptions, which also aims to criminalize traveling out of state for abortion care. Contact your elected official and demand they VOTE NO on this dangerous bill: bit.ly/SCTotalBan
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Thank you Sen Lucas, Del. Torian, @vasenatedems.bsky.social & VA House Dems for restoring language on abortion services within the budget and stopping Gov Youngkin's cruel attempt to strip low-income Virginians of needed health care access. budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/20... @ppava.bsky.social
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4-5.04#1c (Goods and Services) Restore Language on Abortion Services. HB1600 - Conference Report
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Contraception access bills head to Youngkin — Will he sign or veto this time? virginiamercury.com/2025/02/18/c...
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Contraception access bills head to Youngkin — Will he sign or veto this time? • Virginia Mercury
Now that the bills from Price and Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, (House Bill 1716 and Senate Bill 1105) have cleared both chambers, Youngkin again has three choices: sign them into law, amend th...
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Virginia moves to protect reproductive and voting rights, but the fight is far from over virginiamercury.com/2025/02/13/v... @ppava.bsky.social @delciaprice85.bsky.social
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Virginia moves to protect reproductive and voting rights, but the fight is far from over • Virginia Mercury
With no requirement for the governor’s approval, the resolutions must pass both chambers again next year before landing on statewide ballots for voters to decide.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I just achieved inbox zero on my work email! (Yes, I snoozed some emails for later)
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a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
ALT: a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Congratulations, Senator Jennifer Boysko on House passage of SJ247! @ppava.bsky.social
Photo of Senator Boysko with PPAV staff and supporters and Gabby from Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Did you know Del. Mark Earley wanted to bring this anti-abortion propaganda to VA? www.argusleader.com/story/news/p... Thankfully @lesliemehta.bsky.social is running against him! @ppava.bsky.social
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
"For some data scientists, these statistics also suggest a troubling trend: the potential politicization of vital statistics." www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Some red states report zero abortions. Doctors and researchers say it's not true
The reports are from 2023, in states where abortion is banned. They contradict what doctors and researchers say is happening on the ground, raising concerns about data integrity.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
In today's RTD by VA House Dems Leader Charniele Herring: richmond.com/opinion/colu... "Virginians have long demanded that their reproductive freedom be safeguarded, and today we are closer than ever to turning that demand into lasting protection." @ppava.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social
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Commentary: The battle for reproductive rights in Virginia isn't over
The fight for reproductive freedom is not over, and there will likely be continued attempts to limit or take away these rights. But the progress we’ve made is meaningful, and
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Planned Parenthood @ppfa.org · 10/02/2025
They not like us 🚨 Reminder: CPCs don’t actually provide most kinds of health care, and the information they give isn’t always accurate or trustworthy. Their goal is to spread misinformation and propaganda.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
I wish VA General Assembly met in warmer months, but I love that they're in session for most of Black History Month! Just watched @jcole4va.bsky.social break down how redlining blocked communities of color from homeownership & wealth, leaving lasting disparities in housing, education, & opportunity.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The Senate version of Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (SJ247) advanced out of the VA House Privileges & Elections Committee this morning! Congratulations Sen Boysko and thank you @delciaprice85.bsky.social for a super efficient committee meeting! @ppava.bsky.social
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 06/02/2025
ah trump’s merit in action. only certain people can be meritorious
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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I didn’t know what the larger piece was and just answered a question (entirely on record, below) but my two cents is it’s very, very good that people are calling, regardless of party. We badly need people paying attention and fired up. We are all taking those calls and imo they are damn important
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08) statement... bluevirginia.us/2025/02/rep-...
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Grateful to see both VA House & Senate budgets restore funding for abortions for low-income Virginians with a severe fetal diagnosis. @ppava.bsky.social
Screenshot from VA Senate budgetScreenshot from VA House budget
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
We did it y'all! 🥳 HJ1, Right to Reproductive Freedom constitutional amendment passed the full VA General Assembly! Congratulations Leader Herring and everyone who has been working for years to make this a reality! So proud of the advocacy of @ppava.bsky.social & Virginians for Reproductive Freedom!
Screenshot of final vote on HJ1 (Herring) before state Senate. It was a 21-18 vote.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Federal employees are being told to drop pronouns, but they’re about clarity, in addition to identity. When I worked on Capitol Hill & a national security nonprofit, people assumed I was a man based on my name & work. A simple pronoun in email signature could’ve saved a lot of awkward intros.
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Today the House of Delegates passed @delciaprice85.bsky.social's Right to Contraception! Notable no votes: HD-71 Batten HD-86 Cordoza HD-73 Earley HD-89 Ennis HD-30 Higgins HD-22 Lovejoy HD-64 Milde HD-41 Obenshain HD-66 Orrock lis.virginia.gov/vote-details... @ppava.bsky.social
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I turned on Senate Education and Health this morning in time to watch multiple discriminatory bills be PBI'd (defeated). Thank you @vasenatedems.bsky.social for not allowing anti-trans bills to advance. TY to Equality Virginia, ACLU VA and others for your advocacy! @ppava.bsky.social
Screenshot of vote on SB1079 where vote was 9-6 to Pass by Indefinitely (defeat)
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Today should mark 52 years of Roe v. Wade. Instead, we mourn its loss and the health care crisis in states with abortion bans— denied care, rising maternal deaths, and preventable tragedies. Virginia must enshrine reproductive freedom to protect our future. @ppava.bsky.social
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Jahd Khalil @jahd.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A reporter asked Senate GOP leadership about the pardons generally and they declined to comment | Trump commutes Berryville man’s Jan. 6 sentence
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Trump commutes Berryville man’s Jan. 6 sentence
In total, 87 Virginians were charged in connection to the 2021 riot.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Celebrates Reproductive Rights Wins in Special Election bluevirginia.us/2025/01/live...
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Speaker Don Scott @donscott757.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Due to water outages in Richmond, the House will gavel in tomorrow at 12 PM to start the 2025 session, then recess until Jan. 13. We’re working with officials to help restore service ASAP. Read my full statement below:
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Jamie Lockhart @jlockva.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
🎉 Big wins for reproductive freedom! Congrats to Senator-elect Kannan Srinivasan and Delegate-elect JJ Singh on their victories! These wins bring us closer to securing the Reproductive Freedom Amendment on the 2026 ballot. 💕 I'm so proud of the @ppava.bsky.social team for their work!
Graphic that says "Abortion Rights Win in Virginia" with PPAV logo and "Congratulations to reproductive freedom champions Delegate-elect JJ Singh and Senator-elect Kannan Srinivasan!"
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