John Hickenlooper on Abortion Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor

Planned Parenthood supports reproductive health

John Hickenlooper: Yes. Supports Planned Parenthood, as "a staunch supporter of reproductive health."

Corey Gardner: No. Voted to defund Planned Parenthood.

Fight GOP-controlled legislatures' restrictive abortion laws

Hickenlooper's new plan would increase Title X funding by $700 million to fund the contraceptives, which he says would ensure access to low-income individuals. Hickenlooper also supports efforts to reinforce Roe v. Wade with a federal law.

Against fetal heartbeat laws; favors access to contraception

A: I think those laws are unconstitutional. I recognize the difficulty of the question and I empathize with people on both sides. But I've always come down on the side of a woman's right to take care of her own health care. In Colorado we provided long-acting, reversible contraception. We have reduced teenage pregnancy and teenage abortion by over 60%. I think a woman has to ultimately have the right to make decisions about her own health.

Women have the right control their own health care

I would make sure as president that every issue within any state that violated a woman's right to decide her own health care would be met with litigation immediately.

Supports access to abortion

Pro-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)?' Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.