Ann Kirkpatrick
REPRESENTATIVE ANN KIRKPATRICK
D-ARIZONA DISTRICT 2
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RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: GovTrack.us [2], VoteSmart.org [3] |
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BORN: 3/14/1950 PARTY: Democrat EDUCATION: University of Arizona (B.A.) University of Arizona (J.D.) OCCUPATION: Attorney RELIGION: Roman Catholic FAMILY: Married, 2 children |
Career:
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ISRAEL
- Supports a two-state solution
- Supports a strong US-Israel relationship
- Signed the 2010 Hoyer-Cantor letter reaffirming committment to an unbreakable US-Israeli bond and a peaceful two-state solution
- Supports the JCPOA (Iran Nuclear Deal)
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Opposes defunding Planned Parenthood
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act in 2013
- Supports access to safe, legal abortions without restrictions
- Endorsed by EMILY's List
- 100% rating from Planned Parenthood
In Her Own Words
"Israel is a critical ally in our fight against terrorism, and both sides gain so much from our unique strategic partnership.” 1
"I am pro-choice. Women have the right to make their own health-care decisions, and our government should never limit women's access to reproductive health services." 2
SOURCES: 1) www.votesmart.org [4] 2) www.votesmart.org [5]
Interesting Facts
Kirkpatrick was raised on White Mountain Apache Nation reservation, located in eastern Arizona, where she learned to speak Apache in addition to English.
