2020 House elections: on Abortion


Blake Moore: Strong pro-lifer supporting abstinence and adoption

We need to build national policies that reflect the Utah way of life. Supporting families isn't just about being pro-life, it's about being pro-adoption. My 18-year old nephew's fastball has almost reached 90 mph, and the first reason he can vie for a college scholarship this spring, is because his birth mother chose life. We need to continue to promote abstinence, provide education to help people avoid unplanned pregnancies, and identify sensible options so life is everyone's choice.
Source: 2020 House UT-1 campaign website ElectMoore.com Dec 25, 2020

Bob Good: Abortion is not healthcare; the unborn must be protected

Abortion is not healthcare. Abortion is not a human right. When it is treated as such, we deny that innocent baby their God-given rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe all human life, born and unborn, should be protected and cherished. As a born-again Christian, I believe God calls us to defend the defenseless and be a voice for the voiceless. When deciding how to vote, I will always err on the side of unborn human life, each and every time.
Source: 2020 VA-5 House campaign website BobGoodForCongress.com Nov 1, 2020

Christy Smith: Will defend women's right to choose

She will ensure that women receive the same access to affordable health care as men. And Christy will always fight to protect a woman's right to choose and funding for Planned Parenthood and other providers who ensure that women have affordable options for a full range of reproductive health care.
Source: 2019-2020 CA25 House campaign website ChristyForCongress.org May 8, 2020

Dan Bishop: Pro-life; fight extremist Democrats' to stop infanticide

Life: Dan is pro-life and will fight extremist Democrats' to stop infanticide and late-term abortion on demand.
Source: 2019-2020 NC-9 House campaign website VoteDanBishop.com Sep 17, 2019

Greg Murphy: Protect the innocent unborn; reduce barriers to adoption

I am solidly pro-life and will do all within my power to protect the innocent unborn. As a Christian, I also will work to show compassion for those having to make this decision and provide as many alternatives as possible, including reducing barriers to adoption.
Source: 2019-2020 NC-3 House campaign website murphy4congress.com Dec 31, 2019

Jerry Carl: Life starts at conception, defund Planned Parenthood

Jerry Carl believes every life is worth fighting for--born and unborn--and will fight to protect all life from the moment of conception. He opposes any funding of Planned Parenthood and believes we must defund the abortion provider. He will fight to protect all life from the moment of conception and will fight the radical left which is promoting abortion through the third trimester.
Source: 2020 House AL-1 campaign website JerryCarlForCongress.com Dec 25, 2020

Julia Letlow: Will fight against abortion, strongly pro-life

As a mother of two, being pro-life is not only a value I share with many of our constituents, it's personal. I've seen firsthand the beauty of life and I will always fight to protect it.
Source: Twitter posting on 2020 LA-5 House race Jan 22, 2021

Melanie Stansbury: No government interference in women's health care decisions

Q: Do you support or oppose repealing a long-dormant 1969 state law that outlaws abortion, except in limited circumstances?

A: I believe family decisions of this nature are deeply personal and should remain between a woman, her family, and her faith and that the government should not interfere in personal health care decisions of a woman and her family.

Source: The Albuquerque Journal on 2020 NM-1 House race Apr 16, 2021

Michelle Fischbach: Proudly pro-life and supports pro-life legislation

We must protect the unborn, who have the fundamental right to life, and defend the sanctity of innocent human life at all stages. I will stand up to efforts by the radical left to promote infanticide and taxpayer-funded abortions for illegal immigrants. I am proudly pro-life and will always support legislation that protects innocent human life and defends the sanctity of life at all stages.
Source: 2020 MN-7 House campaign website FischbachForCongress.com Jul 26, 2020

Nancy Mace: Very pro-life, no government funds to Planned Parenthood

I'm pro-life and believe we should defend life and liberty from conception to natural death. As a mom of two children, this is an especially important issue, to protect life. In my role as a State Representative I voted to block government funding of Planned Parenthood consistently, year after year; sponsored pro-life legislation with H3779, the South Carolina Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act, and voted to pass the Fetal Heartbeat Bill in 2019.
Source: 2020 SC-1 House campaign website NancyMace.org Jul 27, 2020

Nikema Williams: Worked for Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights

State senator Williams has devoted her career to fighting for Georgians' reproductive freedom. She served as Vice President of Planned Parenthood Southeast for 15 years. As state senator, Williams fought to oppose HB481, a bill that attempted to outlaw abortion before many people even know they're pregnant.
Source: NARAL 2020 endorsement on GA-5 House race Jul 20, 2020

Nikema Williams: As state senator, voted against GA restrictive abortion bill

As a former Vice President for Public Policy at Planned Parenthood Southeast, Williams is pro-choice. As State Senator, she vehemently opposed anti-abortion HB481, also known as the "Heartbeat Bill."
Source: The Southerner Online on 2020 GA-5 House race Feb 21, 2021

Randy Feenstra: Life begins at conception

Randy is a true Christian conservative and has been a leading voice defending life, including fighting to defund Planned Parenthood, sponsoring a bill that defined life at conception and is a strong supporter of amending the Iowa Constitution to not grant the right to an abortion. In Congress, he'll fight to defund Planned Parenthood, pass the Heartbeat Bill, and be a champion for the Christian conservative values that make our families and communities strong.
Source: 2020 IA-4 House campaign website FeenstraForCongress.com Aug 25, 2020

Renee Unterman: End tax-payer funded abortions; appeal Roe v Wade

Liberal Democrats want to bring abortion-on-demand to Georgia, but not on Renee's watch. In Washington, she will end taxpayer-funded abortions and repeal Roe vs. Wade. Renee championed the Heartbeat Bill in the Georgia Senate, and she will continue to stand up for Georgia's most vulnerable in Congress.
Source: 2020 GA-7 House campaign website ReneeUnterman.org Jul 25, 2020

Scott Franklin: In Congress, will consistently vote against abortion

Scott Franklin is a Christian who will fight for family values. He and his wife of nearly 30 years have three grown children. They know how precious life is. Scott is pro-life and he will fight to defend life when he is in Congress.
Source: 2020 FL-15 House campaign website VoteScottFranklin.com Dec 31, 2020

Steve Scalise: Don't subsidize research on tissue from aborted fetuses

The Trump administration announced that the federal government would sharply curtail federal spending on medical research that uses tissue from aborted fetuses.

Shortly after he took office, President Bill Clinton lifted a five-year ban on fetal tissue research imposed by Presidents Reagan and Bush. The fight flared again in 2015, after anti-abortion activists released doctored videos they secretly took, purporting to show Planned Parenthood officials discussing plans to illegally sell aborted fetal tissue for research. House Republicans began an investigation of the fetal-tissue market; a number of states also investigated but found no wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood.

Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the No. 2 House Republican, declared, "The government has no business subsidizing researchers that traffic the body parts of aborted babies."

Source: NYTimes: House press release 2020 House race Jun 5, 2019

Susie Lee: Co-sponsoring HER Act, to repeal global Gag Rule

People don't stop needing sexual and reproductive health care during a pandemic -- these services are as necessary as ever. We all need to stand up to President Donald Trump as he continues to prioritize right wing, anti-choice ideology ahead of public health. Thankfully, Lee is helping lead the charge by co-sponsoring the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights (HER) Act to permanently repeal the Global Gag Rule and safeguard the health and rights of people around the world.
Source: Las Vegas Sun on 2020 NV-3 House race Apr 30, 2020

Teresa Leger Fernandez: Women have the right to choose

Planned Parenthood and community health centers must be supported and fully funded so that contraception is available and affordable, and breast and cervical cancer screenings are routinely provided. I fully support reproductive freedom. The decisions that we make about our bodies, our families, and our futures are deeply personal -- and those decisions must be protected, respected, and free from government interference.
Source: 2020 House NM-3 Campaign website TeresaForAll.com Feb 13, 2021

Tom Tiffany: No taxpayer dollars should fund abortions

As the dad of three daughters, Tom has seen the miracle of life firsthand. He is proud to be pro-life and to support President Trump as he works to protect the unborn. A proven fighter for life, Tom has defunded Planned Parenthood at the state level and will work in Congress, so no taxpayers' dollars go to support abortions.
Source: 2019-2020 WI-7 House campaign website Tiffany4Wisconsin.com May 8, 2020

Troy Carter: Women should make all decisions about their health

Champion for government to allow women to make 100% of the decisions concerning their health and reproductive rights.
Source: 2020-21 LA-2 House campaign website NinaTurner.com May 11, 2021

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2016 Presidential contenders on Abortion:
  Republicans:
Gov.Jeb Bush(FL)
Dr.Ben Carson(MD)
Gov.Chris Christie(NJ)
Sen.Ted Cruz(TX)
Carly Fiorina(CA)
Gov.Jim Gilmore(VA)
Sen.Lindsey Graham(SC)
Gov.Mike Huckabee(AR)
Gov.Bobby Jindal(LA)
Gov.John Kasich(OH)
Gov.Sarah Palin(AK)
Gov.George Pataki(NY)
Sen.Rand Paul(KY)
Gov.Rick Perry(TX)
Sen.Rob Portman(OH)
Sen.Marco Rubio(FL)
Sen.Rick Santorum(PA)
Donald Trump(NY)
Gov.Scott Walker(WI)
Democrats:
Gov.Lincoln Chafee(RI)
Secy.Hillary Clinton(NY)
V.P.Joe Biden(DE)
Gov.Martin O`Malley(MD)
Sen.Bernie Sanders(VT)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren(MA)
Sen.Jim Webb(VA)

2016 Third Party Candidates:
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Roseanne Barr(PF-HI)
Robert Steele(L-NY)
Dr.Jill Stein(G,MA)
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