2024 NC Governor's race: on Abortion

Josh Stein: I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom

Attorney General Josh Stein today challenged a decision that could restrict medication abortion access nationwide. Stein and a coalition of 24 attorneys general filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the court to stop a district court ruling from taking effect while an appeal is ongoing. The ruling, if it took effect, would overturn the FDA's 23-year-approval of the medication abortion drug mifepristone. Unwinding FDA approval would drastically reduce women's access to safe abortion care and ability to manage miscarriages, and trample states' authority to protect access to medical care for abortions.

"Medication abortion is safe and effective, and has been for decades," said Stein. "The medication is safer than Tylenol or Viagra. This judge's decision is wrong on every level, and it takes away safe medical care for women, putting their health at risk. I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom so women in North Carolina can make decisions about their own bodies."

Source: 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial campaign: A.G. website Apr 10, 2023

Dale Folwell: Pro-life, for exceptions for rape, incest, life of mother

On abortion, he says he is pro-life, though he supports exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. When asked if he would allow abortions at any period--like, say, six weeks--Folwell declined to answer. Source: WFAE on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Apr 12, 2023

Mark Robinson: Made wrong decision getting abortion, are adamantly pro-life

In March 2022, Robinson confirmed that he and his wife, Yolanda, decided to end her pregnancy with an abortion before they were married, saying they made the wrong decision. "This decision has been with us ever since. It's because of this experience and our spiritual journey, that we are so adamantly pro-life," he said at the time. "The amount of children we've already killed in the womb in this nation is intolerable," Robinson said in his speech at the church. Source: News & Observer on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Jul 24, 2023

Andy Wells: I believe life begins at conception, but allow exceptions

I believe life begins at conception. I'm pro-life. I would allow exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and when a mother's life is in danger. Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com Nov 3, 2023

Mark Robinson: No taxpayer funding for abortion providers

Q: Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
A: My wife and I have experienced the difficult and painful experience of abortion before--this is part of what has made me so strongly prolife. I support legislation that would restrict abortion after a heartbeat is detected, with protections for extreme situations such as rape, incest or when the life of the mother is in danger.
Q: Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes?
A: Strongly Agree
Q: Do you support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide & euthanasia?
A: Strongly Disagree. I am prolife and oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Q: Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
A: Strongly Agree. I am opposed to taxpayer funding for abortion providers.

Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Mar 5, 2024

Josh Stein: Defend women's rights to contraception, IVF or abortion

Abortion

Mark Robinson (R): Ban. In 2020 advocated for a complete ban, no exceptions. "I want North Carolina to be the most pro-life state in the nation.... Abortion is murder."
Josh Stein (D): Legal. Would "defend women's rights" to "contraception, IVF or abortion." Would "never stop fighting" for "women's reproductive freedom." Called "many" parts of NC's new abortion law "unconstitutional."

Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Aug 8, 2024

Mark Robinson: Make N.C. the most pro-life state

Abortion

Mark Robinson (R): Ban. In 2020 advocated for a complete ban, no exceptions. In 2024 supports exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. "I want North Carolina to be the most pro-life state in the nation.... Abortion is murder."
Josh Stein (D): Legal. Would "defend women's rights" to "contraception, IVF or abortion." Would "never stop fighting" for "women's reproductive freedom."

Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Aug 8, 2024

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*Candidates and political leaders on Abortion:*
*Candidates for President & Vice-President:* V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA) Chase Oliver(L-GA) Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA) Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL) Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH) Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN) Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)	*2024 presidential primary contenders:* Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE) N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R) N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R) Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R) S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R) Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R) Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN) Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH) S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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