Roanoke Times Letter to the Editor: Vote Franklin for Reproductive Rights by Evelyn Bolling
“I’m writing to express concern about Gov. Glen Youngkin’s veto of the Right to Contraception Act in the Virginia Constitution. This bill would have codified the right to obtain contraception here in Virginia. Unfortunately, Chris Obenshain, delegate of the 41st House District, voted against this bill. Obenshain represents all of Virginia Tech’s campus, and many students have reproductive freedom and education at the forefront of their priorities and needs.”
“Women depend on access to these medications and no politician should take that right away from us.”
“As we progress into the Trump Administration, decisions such as contraception are being left to the states. We cannot trust that the federal government will protect such rights, so we have to demand that protection from our state legislators. Del. Obenshain has demonstrated he will not protect Virginia’s right to contraception, health care, and education freedom. That is why I am voting for Lily Franklin this fall.”
“Lily Franklin will work to not only protect the right to contraception, but expand access to reproductive healthcare and protect our freedom to choose what we do with our own bodies. I urge Virginia Tech students to register in the 41st District for this election. We live here, pay rent, taxes, and education here. We deserve a say in who will oversee our home. Lily Franklin has my vote in the fall. Will she have yours?”
Roanoke Times Letter to the Editor: Lily Franklin the right choice for 41st District by Nicholas A. Fischer, Blacksburg
“Public education is a key to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. By supporting outstanding public education, we assure that young people and adults have the skills and knowledge to be successful in college, trade school, the military or in the work they choose. In November, we will have the opportunity to elect a new Delegate to Virginia’s House of Delegates. If we want to prioritize public education, Lily Franklin is the right choice.”
“It is imperative that all children, rural and urban, enjoy access to the best and most challenging opportunities. Lily is a product of public schools, and she taught in a rural Appalachian school. She is uniquely familiar with the challenges facing rural schools.”
“If we want to create the economic opportunities our students need for them to stay in SWVA, we have to invest in their education. Lily is committed to prioritizing our students, supporting our public schools, and serving all of the people of District 41. She’s earned my vote and I hope she’ll earn yours too.”
Cardinal News: Lily Franklin raises more money than all but one other House of Delegates candidate in the state
“Franklin has raised more money in the first quarter than any other House candidate in the state, with the exception of House Speaker Don Scott. She picked up $190,388, behind only the speaker’s $813,254.
Furthermore, she’s got nearly four times as much cash on hand as Obenshain: $184,799 to $47,996. “
Virginia Mercury: Big Bucks, big stakes: Virginia candidates raise over $20 Million as 2025 election season heats up
“Lily Franklin, who narrowly lost to Republican Chris Obenshain in 2023 by just 183 votes, is leading all battleground Democrats this quarter with over $190,000 raised. She has collected more than $245,000 this cycle, putting her in a strong position to flip House District 41.”
Blue Virginia: Video: “After coming within just 183 votes of flipping the district in 2023,” Lily Franklin Launches Her 2025 Campaign in HD41
“Lily Franklin has officially launched her campaign for Virginia’s 41st House District with a powerful new video spotlighting her roots in Southwest Virginia and personal understanding of the challenges too many families face to make ends meet.”