Abigail Spanberger on Abortion

	Abigail Spanberger on Abortion

Codify a woman's right to choose

Spanberger Helps Reintroduce Bill to Codify Roe v. Wade, Protect Rights of Virginia Women: "We have seen anti-abortion politicians endeavor to--and succeed in--stripping away the constitutional rights of millions of American women," said Spanberger. "Women in Virginia and across our country deserve the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies. I'm proud to once again support the Women's Health Protection Act to restore the right to privacy and restore a woman's right to choose." Source: 2025 Virginia Governor campaign website spanberger.house.gov , Mar 31, 2023

CC:Publicly fund abortions.

Spanberger supports the CC survey question on funding abortion

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-1b on Jul 1, 2018

Pro-choice, according to PVS survey.

Spanberger supports the PVS survey question on abortion rights

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-1 on Aug 1, 2018

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