Planned Parenthood announces $20M midterm election campaign

Source: The Hill




BY JESSIE HELLMANN AND BEN KAMISAR - 03/01/18 11:06 AM EST

Planned Parenthood's political arm will target eight states in its largest-ever midterm election campaign, the organization announced Thursday. The campaign, called "March. Vote. Win.," will focus on competitive Senate and governor's races with an initial cost of $20 million.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) will initially target races in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, though that roster could change as the election cycle evolves.

The organization believes it can have the biggest impact in these races, which could shift the balance in the Senate and in the states.

"We think this is critical, critical for protecting, and hopefully expanding, access to reproductive health care in the states," said Deirdre Schifeling, director of PPAF.

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