State of North Dakota Archives: on Abortion

John Hoeven: Abortions only for incest, rape, or maternal life

Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.

Source: 2004 N.D. Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 2004

John Hoeven: Supports Hyde amendment; no tax dollars for abortion

Hoeven helped introduce multiple pieces of legislation to protect the sanctity of life. Hoeven's efforts coincide with the Biden administration repealing the Mexico City policy, an action the senator opposes as it would allow U.S. foreign assistance funding to support abortion services in other nations. Hoeven will continue his efforts as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to preserve the Hyde amendment and prevent any taxpayer dollars from going to abortion services or providers. Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website hoeven.senate.gov Jun 24, 2021

Michael J. Steele: Supports choice, but make sure all options are known

I support a woman's right to choose, however I firmly believe that a woman should have all the tools to sustain life at her advantage such as counseling, knowledge, education, adoption services, and I know that our population has been decreasing at a 40-year low. The fertility rates are at all-time lows right now in America. Source: 2022 N.D.Senate campaign website MichaelJSteeleForSenate.com Dec 9, 2021

Rick Becker: I support life from conception to natural death

The preborn are within the spectrum of human life every bit as much as a 6 month old, a 6 year old, or a 60 year old. The sanctity and respect for life must be upheld throughout all stages of life. Period. I unapologetically support life from conception to natural death. I will oppose all federal funding for abortion services. Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com Mar 14, 2022

Merrill Piepkorn: For a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions

Fighting for a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions concerning her body, and not penalizing the healthcare providers who support her
Improving access to mental health services and drug and alcohol treatment

Source: 2024 N.D. Gubernatorial campaign website Merrill ForND.com Jun 16, 2024

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*2024 Presidential contenders 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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