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Chris Coleman on Abortion
DFL: Click here for Chris Coleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Dayton on Abortion
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Vetoed exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
  • Vetoed licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (May 2012)
  • No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. (Apr 2012)
  • Supports legalized abortion with some limits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
Matt Dean on Abortion
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Matt Dean on other issues.
  • Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (Apr 2017)
  • Voted YES on additional requirements for abortion clinics. (Apr 2012)
  • Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (Apr 2012)
Scott Jensen on Abortion
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Jensen on other issues.
  • Christian faith compels fighting for unborn children. (May 2021)
  • Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
Jeff Johnson on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Johnson on other issues.
  • Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy. (Oct 2018)
  • Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn. (Sep 2018)
  • I believe in the sanctity of human life from conception. (Nov 2014)
Amy Klobuchar on Abortion
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Make right to choose the law of the land. (Feb 2020)
  • Codify Roe v. Wade into law; the people are with us. (Nov 2019)
  • Public supports contraception and safe abortion. (Oct 2019)
  • Against criminalizing abortion & imprisoning doctors. (Jun 2019)
  • Repeal Hyde Amendment; fund Planned Parenthood. (Jun 2019)
  • New restrictive state laws are "just wrong". (Jun 2019)
  • Make abortions safe and make them rare. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Jul 2006)
  • Decision between a woman and her doctor. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Aug 2012)
Tina Liebling on Abortion
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tina Liebling on other issues.
  • No government infringement of decision to reproduce. (May 2017)
  • Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (Apr 2017)
  • No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Nov 2014)
Erin Murphy on Abortion
DFL: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Erin Murphy on other issues.
  • Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (Apr 2017)
  • Fight Hobby Lobby: cover all FDA-approved contraception. (Jul 2014)
  • No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Nov 2014)
Mike Murphy on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Murphy on other issues.
  • All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights. (Feb 2021)
Rebecca Otto on Abortion
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rebecca Otto on other issues.
  • Reproductive health is up to women, not government. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated 95% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Nov 2003)
Tim Pawlenty on Abortion
Republican MN Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.
  • Criminal sanctions against abortion doctors, not women. (Aug 2011)
  • Based on results, I'm the most pro-life candidate. (Jun 2011)
  • Stem-cell research ok on previous embryos, but not new ones. (May 2011)
  • 1991: favored parental notification & informed consent. (May 2010)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion; require 24-hour wait. (May 2010)
  • Appointed pro-life Chief Justice of MN Supreme Court. (Aug 2008)
  • No liberty greater than the right to life. (Aug 2008)
  • Supports the Pro-life Presidential Leadership Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Tina Smith on Abortion
Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Served as a Planned Parenthood executive. (Jan 2018)
  • Vice president of Planned Parenthood of MN/SD/ND. (Feb 2015)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2018)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2018)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
Lori Swanson on Abortion
Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for Lori Swanson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Walz on Abortion
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)

Senate:

MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race


Jim Abeler on Abortion
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Abeler on other issues.
  • Human life begins at conception. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated 100% by MN Citizens Concerned for Life. (Apr 2013)
  • Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (Apr 2012)
  • No public funding for embryonic stem cell research. (May 2008)
Karin Housley on Abortion
Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Karin Housley on other issues.
  • I've fought hard for our unborn. (Nov 2018)
  • Pro-choice advocates don't represent state's everyday values. (Jan 2018)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
Heather Johnson on Abortion
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heather Johnson on other issues.
  • Abortion is social issue, not government issue. (Aug 2014)
Amy Klobuchar on Abortion
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Make right to choose the law of the land. (Feb 2020)
  • Codify Roe v. Wade into law; the people are with us. (Nov 2019)
  • Public supports contraception and safe abortion. (Oct 2019)
  • Against criminalizing abortion & imprisoning doctors. (Jun 2019)
  • Repeal Hyde Amendment; fund Planned Parenthood. (Jun 2019)
  • New restrictive state laws are "just wrong". (Jun 2019)
  • Make abortions safe and make them rare. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Jul 2006)
  • Decision between a woman and her doctor. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Aug 2012)
Jason Lewis on Abortion
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Pro-life; endorsed by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. (Jul 2020)
  • Allow pro-life state laws under 10th Amendment. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
Mike McFadden on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike McFadden on other issues.
  • Make contraceptives available without a prescription. (Sep 2014)
  • Anti-abortion and pro-guns. (Aug 2013)
Jim Newberger on Abortion
Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Newberger on other issues.
  • De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Nov 2018)
  • Abortion is not an unrestricted right. (Mar 2018)
  • 100% pro-life. (Oct 2017)
  • Require that doctor be in room when taking RU-486. (Aug 2017)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
Paula Overby on Abortion
Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paula Overby on other issues.
  • Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right. (May 2018)
Tina Smith on Abortion
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Served as a Planned Parenthood executive. (Jan 2018)
  • Vice president of Planned Parenthood of MN/SD/ND. (Feb 2015)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2018)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2018)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
Steve Carlson on Abortion
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Carlson on other issues.
  • Abortion is population control, not healthcare. (Apr 2020)

House:


Angie Craig on Abortion
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Angie Craig on other issues.
  • No one should ever come between a woman and her doctor. (Apr 2020)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
Keith Ellison on Abortion
Democrat: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.
  • I am pro choice. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
  • Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2015)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Tom Emmer on Abortion
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Tom Emmer on other issues.
  • Abortions should always be illegal. (Nov 2008)
  • State funding of embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Jim Hagedorn on Abortion
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Hagedorn on other issues.
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
John Kline on Abortion
Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for John Kline on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
  • Permanently protect life and conscience. (Jun 2016)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Jason Lewis on Abortion
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Pro-life; endorsed by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. (Jul 2020)
  • Allow pro-life state laws under 10th Amendment. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
Betty McCollum on Abortion
Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand contraceptive services for low-income women. (May 2006)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
  • Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
Rick Nolan on Abortion
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Nolan on other issues.
  • Supports churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-choice. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
Ilhan Omar on Abortion
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ilhan Omar on other issues.
  • All women deserve affordable reproductive healthcare. (Nov 2018)
  • Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (Apr 2017)
Erik Paulsen on Abortion
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Erik Paulsen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
Collin Peterson on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Dean Phillips on Abortion
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
  • Supports reproductive rights, paid family leave. (Apr 2020)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
Pete Stauber on Abortion
Republican (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Pete Stauber on other issues.
  • Life begins at conception. (Sep 2018)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Tim Walz on Abortion
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mike Hatch on Abortion
Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006): Click here for Mike Hatch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norm Coleman on Abortion
Republican Sr Senator (MN): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman on other issues.
  • End partial birth abortion; require parental consent. (Aug 2002)
  • Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
Al Franken on Abortion
DFL Jr Senator (MN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Al Franken on other issues.
  • Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
  • Require pharmacies to fulfill contraceptive prescriptions. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
  • Sponsored emergency contraception at military facilities. (Dec 2009)
Julianne Ortman on Abortion
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014): Click here for Julianne Ortman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michele Bachmann on Abortion
Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.
  • Supreme Court justified abortion out of thin air. (Nov 2011)
  • Committed to pro-life upon hearing Roe v. Wade at age 16. (Nov 2011)
  • Actively pro-life pro-Carter Democrat in 1970s. (Nov 2011)
  • Woman's Right to Know Act: 24 hours info before abortion. (Nov 2011)
  • Mandating morning-after pill availability is wrong. (Sep 2011)
  • Life is the first right; I'm 100% pro-life from conception. (Jun 2011)
  • Human embryonic stem cell research unnecessary and unethical. (Mar 2009)
  • Respect the sanctity of life. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Pro-life Presidential Leadership Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
  • Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
Jesse Ventura on Abortion
Former Minnesota Independent Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Illegalizing abortions won't stop abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Vetoed 4-hour waiting period for abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Keep abortion legal on privacy grounds. (Jul 2000)
  • Doesn’t support abortion, but leave them legal. (Jan 1999)
  • Abortion decision belongs with the woman and who she chooses. (Nov 1998)
Mike Ciresi on Abortion
Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008): Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rod Grams on Abortion
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rod Grams on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
Mark Kennedy on Abortion
Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • Protect the most vulnerable among us. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Kennedy on Abortion
Republican (until 2006) (District 2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • Protect the most vulnerable among us. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Walter Mondale on Abortion
Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Walter Mondale on other issues.
  • Opposes ban on partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2002)
  • Vote against nominees who would overturn Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2002)
Jesse Ventura on Abortion
Independent Senate challenger (2008): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Illegalizing abortions won't stop abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Vetoed 4-hour waiting period for abortions. (Apr 2008)
  • Keep abortion legal on privacy grounds. (Jul 2000)
  • Doesn’t support abortion, but leave them legal. (Jan 1999)
  • Abortion decision belongs with the woman and who she chooses. (Nov 1998)
Paul Wellstone on Abortion
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Joe Arwood on Abortion
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Joe Arwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dean Barkley on Abortion
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dean Barkley on other issues.
  • Abortion is a woman’s right. (Aug 2008)
  • Legal abortion in all circumstances in first trimester. (Nov 1996)
Ford Bell on Abortion
DFL challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ford Bell on other issues.
  • I’m a pro-choice candidate, but not pro-abortion. (Jan 2006)
  • Pro-choice. (Dec 2005)
Michael Cavlan on Abortion
Green Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.
  • Supports funding for morning-after pill. (Jun 2005)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Jun 2005)
Mark Dayton on Abortion
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Vetoed exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
  • Vetoed licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (May 2012)
  • No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. (Apr 2012)
  • Supports legalized abortion with some limits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
Robert Fitzgerald on Abortion
Independence Party Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Restrictive legislation does not lead to fewer abortions. (Oct 2006)
  • Expand stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
Gil Gutknecht on Abortion
Republican (District 1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Anthony Hernandez on Abortion
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anthony Hernandez on other issues.
  • Protect the natural right to life from conception. (Jan 2012)
Bill Luther on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
David Minge on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Minge on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Abortion
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on other issues.
  • Abortion should be safe and legal. (May 2008)
James Niemackl on Abortion
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Niemackl on other issues.
  • Abortion is not a woman’s right. (Aug 2008)
James Oberstar on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar on other issues.
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
Tim Penny on Abortion
Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Penny on other issues.
  • No new restrictions: refocus on unwanted pregnancies. (Oct 2002)
Jim Ramstad on Abortion
Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 55% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
Martin Sabo on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Bruce Vento on Abortion
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Patty Wetterling on Abortion
Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kurt Bills on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kurt Bills on other issues.
  • Protect the unborn. (Jun 2012)
  • Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (Apr 2012)
  • Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
Chip Cravaack on Abortion
Republican (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chip Cravaack on other issues.
  • Oppose embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
Michael Cummins on Abortion
Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cummins on other issues.
  • Completely pro life. (Jul 2008)
Michelle Fischbach on Abortion
Republican (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Fischbach on other issues.
  • Proudly pro-life and supports pro-life legislation. (Jul 2020)
  • Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
  • Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (Apr 2012)
  • Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Dan Severson on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Severson on other issues.
  • Pro-life; restore a moral compass to DC. (Jan 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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