For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026
Contact: Sean Hagberg
[email protected]
[PROVIDENCE, RI] — Just in time for the September primary elections in RI, The Womxn Project has released its 2026 Bodily Freedom Forever* Index (BFFI), Primary Edition. This document includes information about candidates running at the local, state, and national levels, from school committees to congressional seats.
“At a time when bodily freedom is being contested at every level of government, we are glad to be able to provide a guide for voters. We hope this increased transparency helps folx to find candidates whose positions align with their values. We look forward to revising the BFFI after the primaries for the general election.” said Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director of TWP.
Since July, staff and volunteers at The Womxn Project have come together to research each candidate for school committee, town/city council, and state senate and representative, vetting and reporting their stance on bodily freedom.
The BFFI serves as a transparency tool, as many voters do not know where candidates stand on these critical issues because they are not often directly addressed at the town level. Candidate BFFI ratings come for their position on two issues: Reproductive Rights & LGBTQ+ Rights.
Debates about LGBTQ+ Rights continue to take place at school committee meetings across the state, and Reproductive Rights remain a contentious issue at the state level. The Bodily Freedom Forever Index will allow voters to make decisions based on how candidates align with their own values. This Index will be updated with primary results for the 2026 general election. The BFFI was started in 2024 and is produced annually, as elections are scheduled.
*Bodily Freedom is defined as having sole decision-making power over your body, so long as those decisions do not infringe on another’s bodily autonomy.
