Support Hillary Scholten for Congress
D-MICHIGAN 3rd DISTRICT
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RACE SUMMARY: Rep. Scholten won an upset in switching this long-red seat to blue. She defeated former GOP Rep Peter Meijer to represent this district in Congress. VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, GovtrackUS |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 02/22/1982 EDUCATION: University of Maryland, JD OCCUPATION: Attorney FAMILY: Married, 2 children RELIGION: Christian |
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ELECTED: 2022 |
ISRAEL
- Believes in a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
- Supports U.S. aid to Israel laid out in the MOU
- Supports a two state solution to peace, brokered by the U.S.
- Supports the Abraham Accords and believes they should be strengthened and built upon
- Opposes BDS movement
CHOICE
- Supports codification of protections from Roe v Wade
- Opposes state abortion bans
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund and NARAL ProChoice America
In His Own Words
"As a mother who has had to navigate her own complicated pregnancies, one of the main reasons I was motivated to run was to replace a Congressman who is actively anti-choice and ensure that the rights guaranteed to women in Roe v. Wade, are not undermined. " 1
"I view our alliance and friendship as critical to Middle East peace and to upholding democratic values around the world." 2
SOURCE: 1) Position Papers 2) Position Paper
Interesting Facts
Immigration Staff Attorney for U.S. Court of Appeals
Former Case Worker for AIDS Action Committee
She is the first woman and mother to represent District 3 in Congress
