Gordon Howie in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites

On Abortion: Leader for life both in and out of the political arena

Gordon Howie record on Life:
• Founding board member of the South Dakota Family Policy Council, supporting efforts to keep Planned Parenthood out of South Dakota and stop abortion.
• Serves as President of the Board of Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center in Rapid City.
• Pro Life Legislative Record (Bills Sponsored):
• 2006 HB 1198: define the applicable standard of care in regard to screening of risk factors for all abortions except in the case of a medical emergency.
• 2009 SB 92: require the physical presence of any physician scheduled to perform an abortion at the site of the abortion procedure on the day prior to the abortion procedure.
• 2010 SB 137: nullify certain federal health care laws within South Dakota. Opposed the implementation of taxpayer funded abortions.

On Education: Advocate for parental rights and school choice

Gordon is a strong supporter of local and state control of education. "Parents and teachers are best equipped to manage the education of our children," he said. "I will continue to be an advocate for parental rights and school choice."