2022 MN Governor's race: on Abortion


Michelle Benson: Put an end to the destruction of human life

Michelle is also very active in her community. Her passion for education led her to serve as a board member for the Challenger Learning Center of Minnesota and The Way of the Shepherd Montessori School. Her belief that all children deserve the right to life led her to volunteer at Birthright, an organization dedicated to giving women support through difficult pregnancies.

Protecting Human Life: We need to foster a culture of life in our state. All Minnesotans from conception to natural death deserve to be treated with dignity. Let's work together to put an end to the destruction of human life.

Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com Dec 23, 2021

Mike Murphy: All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights

All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights. These rights are granted to us by our creator, and no such person or persons should have the power to deprive another of their freedom, equality, dignity, justice, free will, and peace. In America, our liberties are preserved by the Constitution. As governor, Mike will take action to protect the rights and freedoms of all persons in Minnesota.
Source: 2022 Minnesota governor campaign website MikeMurphyForMN.com Feb 16, 2021

Paul Gazelka: Pro-life, might support Texas-style abortion ban

He highlighted his faith and touted his record opposing abortion in announcing his run for governor. Gazelka signaled support for a Texas-style abortion ban but would not pledge to sign a similar law if it landed on his desk as governor. "Every bill I have to see. I don't make commitments that directly, other than to say I'm pro-life," he said. "My whole record shows that I'm pro-life, so it would follow down that path."
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune on 2022 Minnesota Governor race Sep 8, 2021

Scott Jensen: Let Minnesotans vote on constitutional abortion ban

Walz and GOP challenger Scott Jensen squared off over abortion early in the debate, with Jensen saying he would not ban abortion and Minnesotans should vote on the issue as a constitutional amendment. He also said the state needs to "share the responsibility and the challenge of planning families and planning pregnancies," including paid maternity benefits and a tax credit associated with adoption.

Walz stressed that governors can appoint Minnesota Supreme Court justices who interpret cases. "I just want to be absolutely clear, this is on the ballot," Walz said. "You get a choice here of a vision of Minnesota, one that questions our elections, one that tells women they can't make their choices, one that defunds our public schools or you get an opportunity that brought so many of us to Minnesota. An opportunity for a state that is inclusive," Walz said.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune on 2022 Minnesota Governor race Oct 18, 2022

Tim Walz: Abortion is on the ballot with my anti-choice opponent

Walz and GOP challenger Scott Jensen squared off over abortion early in the debate, with Jensen saying he would not ban abortion and Minnesotans should vote on the issue as a constitutional amendment. He also said the state needs to include paid maternity benefits and a tax credit associated with adoption.

Walz stressed that governors can appoint Minnesota Supreme Court justices who interpret cases. "I just want to be absolutely clear, this is on the ballot," Walz said.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune on 2022 Minnesota Governor race Oct 18, 2022

Tim Walz: Codified abortion rights while surrounded by pro-life states

In January, Minnesota became the first state since the Dobbs decision to further codify reproductive rights with the passage of the Protect Reproductive Options Act, the first bill passed by the legislature. Abortion rights are protected even if the State Supreme Court moves to the right.

Minnesota, surrounded by anti-abortion states, is a refuge in the Upper Midwest for reproductive health care. Reproductive rights groups are planning a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

"This incredible progress starkly contrasts with what happened in surrounding states, where politicians banned abortions and gender-affirming care, attacked drag shows, and invested more tax dollars into deceptive anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers," read a statement by Minnesota Planned Parenthood.

Source: People's World on 2022 Minnesota Gubernatorial race Jun 14, 2023

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Candidates and political leaders on Abortion:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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