Voters for Choice
Co-founded in 1979 by Gloria Steinem and Kristina Kiehl, Voters for Choice was the United States's largest independent, nonpartisan, pro-choice political action committee.[1][2] Its mission was to raise money and promote policies to maintain safe, legal and accessible abortion services for all women, regardless of geographical location, age or economic status.[3] Based in Washington, D.C., its main agenda was to elect candidates who support a person's right to make decisions regarding abortion, contraception, and child-bearing without government interference.[4]
As part of this work, Voters for Choice testified for and against candidates for the Supreme Court of the United States and endorsed candidates for public office.[5][6] During the 1991–1992 election cycle, Voters for Choice gave $265,000 to pro-choice candidates, 89% going to Democrats.[7] At their peak, they raised about $1.2 million per year.[8]
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund merged with Voters for Choice for the 2004 United States Presidential election.[9]