State of New Hampshire Archives: on Abortion
Andru Volinsky:
Take politics out of funding targeted by extremists
We must take the politics out of funding Planned Parenthood and other healthcare providers targeted by extremists. These programs provide crucial care including cancer screenings, the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and birth control.
I was proud to lead the charge against the confirmation of the Attorney General for a seat on the New Hampshire Supreme Court given his documented 30 year history of opposing reproductive rights.
Source: 2020 N.H. gubernatorial campaign website VolinskyNH.com
Jan 5, 2020
Bill O`Brien:
I will support a culture of life
Jeanne Shaheen wants taxpayers to pay for abortion. That's not New Hampshire, that is extreme.
As intended by our founders, I will support a culture of life.
Source: 2020 N.H. Senate campaign website BillObrien2020.com
Dec 20, 2019
Chris Sununu:
Voted to de-fund Planned Parenthood
The recent 3-2 vote by the Executive Council to defund Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is bad public policy for New Hampshire women and families. Here are two important facts to consider about this important health care matter:
No state money would have gone to fund abortions; furthermore, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England has nothing to do with the disturbing videos concerning the purported sale of fetal tissue.
My own Executive Councilor Chris Sununu, who voted with the majority in this misguided vote, ought to know better--in the past, he has supported Planned Parenthood of Northern New England.
With this vote, he as well as Councilors Kenney and Wheeler are jeopardizing health care services for more than 12,000 New Hampshire women.
Source: Fosters.com OpEd by Mark Connolly on 2016 N.H. governor race
Sep 6, 2015
Derek Dextraze:
Abortion is a woman's choice all the way
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right?"
A: Strongly Support - I think this is a woman's choice all the way.
Source: Email interview: 2016 N.H. gubernatorial race by OnTheIssues
Mar 14, 2016
John Lynch:
Emergency contraception without a prescription
I am pro-choice, but I also believe that we need to do what we can to reduce the number of abortions. That is why I fought for a law that gives women in New Hampshire access to emergency contraception without a prescription and age-appropriate family
planning education. I believe parents should be involved in decisions regarding minors, but recognize that is not possible in every family. That have supported legislation to ensure minors receive adult counseling and support.
Source: N.H. Gubernatorial 2010 PVS Political Courage Test
Nov 3, 2010
Jon Lavoie:
Private life is none of the government's business
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Abortion is a woman's right"?A: Mildly support. I feel that it is none of the government's business what people do in their private life with this subject.
I believe that if there are doctors willing to do the procedure, that is the safer route to go. The morality of the situation and right or wrong time for it should be in the Doctor's hands.
Source: Email interview for 2016 N.H. Governor race with OnTheIssues
Oct 18, 2015
Kelly Ayotte:
Pro-life important for Supreme Court nominee, but not litmus
Q: Where do you stand on the issue of abortion and how much weight would this issue carry in confirming a Supreme Court nominee?A: I'm pro-life. I argued a case before the US Supreme Court defending our parental notification law at the time that the
Governor disagreed with our decision. On a Supreme Court nominee, that's something I'd want to know their stance, but my standard for upholding a Supreme Court nominee I'd look at their whole record, and whether they'd uphold the Constitution.
Source: Americans for Prosperity/Cornerstone 2010 N.H. Senate Debate
Jun 5, 2010
Mark Connolly:
De-funding Planned Parenthood is bad for women's health
The recent 3-2 vote by the Executive Council to defund Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is not only bad public policy for New Hampshire women and families, it's also a bad business decision for our state.
With this vote, many New Hampshire women's basic health care needs, like birth control and cancer screenings, are now in jeopardy.
We shouldn't be sending out mixed signals concerning the state's commitment to health care, especially when it comes to meeting women's health needs in a state with above-average health care costs.
Here are two important facts to consider about this
important health care matter: No state money would have gone to fund abortions; furthermore, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England has nothing to do with the disturbing videos concerning the purported sale of fetal tissue.
Source: Fosters.com OpEd by Mark Connolly on 2016 N.H. governor race
Sep 6, 2015
Steve Marchand:
Proudly pro-choice
This is a guy--me--who's a lifelong Democrat but has been praised by editorial boards from the Portsmouth Herald to the New Hampshire Union Leader for being fiscally responsible and being really smart with how we raise and how we spend money.
And yet I'm also somebody who's proudly pro-choice, pro same-sex marriage, transgender rights, a strong environmentalist, anti-casino gambling. You can do that and you can be fiscally responsible.
Source: N.H. Public Radio on 2018 New Hampshire gubernatorial race
Apr 24, 2017
Cinde Warmington:
Freedom is being able to plan, prevent, space pregnancies
Warmington said reproductive rights are one of the key drivers of her campaign. She said reversing the state's restriction on abortions after 24 weeks and passing legislation to codify abortion rights into state statute are priorities. "Freedom starts
with being able to plan and prevent and space our pregnancies, and there is no autonomy, there is no freedom for women without that ability," she said.
Source: N.H. Bulletin on 2024 New Hampshire Gubernatorial race
Sep 19, 2023
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