State Assembly Candidate Joe Sheehan Supports Women’s Access to Health Care

Democrat Joe Sheehan, who is running for State Assembly District 26, says “women must have access to a full range of health care.” He says he is running for Assembly because “I believe in access to affordable healthcare, and I believe in restoring reproductive freedom.”

Sheehan has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. 

Sheehan says he is running for State Assembly District 26 “because we need leaders who will listen and respond to their constituents.” Among the issues he supports are women’s access to health care, funding public education, and addressing air and water quality issues.

Republican incumbent Amy Binsfeld is running for reelection in the race against Sheehan. According to her campaign website, Rep. Binsfeld says she wants “to bring God, family and the United States Constitution back into our homes and schools and move the state forward with integrity.” 

Binsfeld stated on a voter guide that she fully opposed “requested abortions after 6 weeks,” and that abortions after that should only be to save the life of the mother. 

Binsfeld introduced and voted for Assembly Bill 975, which would have set up a statewide referendum for a 14-week abortion ban. She also voted to uphold Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, which had no exceptions for rape or incest.  

Binsfeld currently represents District 27, but is running in District 26 this year due to redistricting. 

Updated September 26, 2024.