Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Mary Elizabeth Coleman Extremism Spotlight
- Led Efforts to Overturn Missouri’s Abortion Rights: Sponsored legislation to repeal the voter-approved constitutional right to abortion.
- Introduced Anti-Trans and Anti-Abortion Legislation: Sponsored laws restricting gender-affirming care and increasing abortion bans. Attempted to allow private citizens to sue anyone who helps a Missouri resident get an abortion in another state.
- Supported Efforts to Restrict Direct Democracy: Pushed for laws requiring both statewide and congressional district majorities for ballot measures.
- Filed Lawsuit to Influence Abortion Amendment Costs: Challenged Missouri’s fiscal note on an abortion rights amendment, claiming it would cost the state billions.
- Tried to Criminalize Economic Boycotts of Anti-LGBTQ Businesses: Sponsored legislation punishing companies that sever ties with organizations opposing LGBTQ rights.
- Championed Universal School Choice Bill: Backed legislation diverting funds to charter and private schools with no income limits.
- Backed by Dark Money Groups: Endorsed by the Election Transparency Initiative, a group tied to billionaire-backed election restrictions.
