State of Rhode Island secondary Archives: on Abortion
Allan Fung:
Pro-choice position but supports a no-abortion health option
Q. Would Fung push for HealthSource RI to offer a health insurance option that excludes coverage for abortion and/or contraceptives? A [from Fund spokesman]: While Allan has previously affirmed his pro-choice position, he also understands and
respects the opinions of people on both sides of the issue. He would support providing a coverage option for those who would choose a plan that does not provide abortion coverage except in [specified] circumstances.
Source: Providence Journal on 2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial race
Oct 2, 2014
Allan Fung:
Supports woman's restricted right to make medical decisions
On abortion, independent Joe Trillo described himself as pro-life, Raimondo said she was pro-choice and Fung said he supported "a woman's right to make medical decisions" with some restrictions."He can't answer a question like that.
It's too difficult," Trillo said. Trillo called Fung "wimpy" for not taking positions on issues.
Source: Providence Journal on 2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial debate
Sep 27, 2018
Allen Waters:
Allow abortion only to protect the life of the mother
Q: Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
A: To protect the life of the mother, and to follow the law.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Rhode Island Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
Ashley Kalus:
Described herself as pro-life; opposed abortion rights law
A group backed by the Democratic Governors Association has already launched an ad attacking Kalus. The ad takes aim at Kalus's stance on reproductive rights, quoting a clip from a TV interview in which she described herself as pro-life and saying that
she would not have supported the 2019 Reproductive Privacy Act, which aims to protect abortion rights in the state. "But Kalus, backed by anti-choice extremists, wouldn't have signed that law," the ad says.
Source: Boston Globe on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Sep 13, 2022
Bob Flanders:
Pro-life
Q: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
A: Pro-life
Source: Rhode Island VoteSmart 2018 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2018
Dan McKee:
Identifies as supportive of abortion rights
Gov. Gina Raimondo and Lt. Gov. Dan McKee, both Democrats who identify as supportive of abortion rights, face spirited primaries on their left this year,
as do several anti-abortion legislators, with the challengers making abortion rights one of their top priorities.
Source: NBC News on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jun 25, 2018
Gina Raimondo:
Signed bill codifying abortion protections
Raimondo has signed a bill codifying abortion protections. The bill "codifies what has been the status quo under Roe v. Wade for nearly five decades,"
Raimondo said. "It protects a woman's access to reproductive health care here in Rhode Island at a time when that access is under threat at the federal level and in states across our country."
Source: CNN.com on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jun 20, 2019
Mark Zaccaria:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.Zaccaria: Strongly Agree
Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Zaccaria: yes, only under immediate threat to the life of the mother.
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Rhode Island Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
Nellie Gorbea:
Access to abortion is a fundamental right
I am appalled at the Supreme Court's final ruling. Access to abortion is a fundamental right and I'm proud that we've worked together to protect that right in Rhode Island, including codifying
Roe into state law. As Governor I will do everything in my power to ensure that Rhode Islanders will continue to have equitable access to safe and legal abortions.
Source: GoLocalProv on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Jun 25, 2022
Seth Magaziner:
Seth will continue to fight for a women's right to choose
There is no such thing as equality for women without reproductive freedom for all. Seth will always fight for the right to choose. That's why he helped pass the
Reproductive Privacy Act, which will ensure Rhode Islanders' access to abortion through state law. In Congress, Seth will continue to fight for a women's right to choose.
Source: 2022 Rhode Island House campaign website SethMagaziner.com
Jun 19, 2022
Helena Foulkes:
Eliminate ban on abortion coverage in state budget
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes joined activist calls for Gov. Dan McKee to amend his proposed budget to include taxpayer funding for abortions, as the issue moves higher on the political agenda. "While Governor McKee failed to
lead in support of the Reproductive Privacy Act in 2019, he can still do the right thing today," she said. "Governor McKee: please amend your budget to eliminate the ban on abortion coverage that impacts nearly one in three Rhode Island women."
Source: WPRI-TV (channel 12) on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
May 12, 2022
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