Spanberger: “Our Commonwealth Voted to Make Sure Personal Medical Decisions Stay Between a Patient and Their Doctor — Not Politicians”

RICHMOND, VA. — Governor Abigail Spanberger released the following statement after Virginians voted to pass an amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the Virginia Constitution.

“Virginians made clear that reproductive rights are not up for debate. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, states across the South and across the country rolled back these rights. But not Virginia.

“Our Commonwealth remains the only state in the South that has not restricted women’s reproductive freedoms since the Dobbs decision. Now, because Virginians used their voices at the ballot box, these rights will be enshrined in our Constitution. No politician can threaten our right to choose, right to privacy, right to access IVF, or right to contraception.

“As a mother, I know that these decisions are deeply personal. As Governor, I am proud that our Commonwealth voted to make sure personal medical decisions stay between a patient and their doctor — not politicians.”

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