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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Abortion
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Mark Dayton on Abortion
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Matt Dean on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- 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)
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Scott Jensen on Abortion
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Christian faith compels fighting for unborn children. (May 2021)
- Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (May 2017)
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Jeff Johnson on Abortion
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- 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)
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Amy Klobuchar on Abortion
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
Click here for 21 full quotes
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- 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)
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Tina Liebling on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- 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)
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Erin Murphy on Abortion
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DFL:
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- 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)
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Mike Murphy on Abortion
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights. (Feb 2021)
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Rebecca Otto on Abortion
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Reproductive health is up to women, not government. (Nov 2017)
- Rated 95% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Nov 2003)
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Tim Pawlenty on Abortion
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Republican MN Governor:
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- 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)
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Tina Smith on Abortion
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- 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)
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Lori Swanson on Abortion
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Tim Walz on Abortion
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Democrat:
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- 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)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Abortion
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Republican challenger:
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- 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)
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Karin Housley on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- 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)
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Heather Johnson on Abortion
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Abortion is social issue, not government issue. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Abortion
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
Click here for 21 full quotes
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- 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)
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Jason Lewis on Abortion
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- 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)
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Mike McFadden on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
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- Make contraceptives available without a prescription. (Sep 2014)
- Anti-abortion and pro-guns. (Aug 2013)
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Jim Newberger on Abortion
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- 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)
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Paula Overby on Abortion
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Abortion
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- 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)
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Steve Carlson on Abortion
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Abortion is population control, not healthcare. (Apr 2020)
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Angie Craig on Abortion
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Democrat (District 2):
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- 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)
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Keith Ellison on Abortion
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Democrat:
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- 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)
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Tom Emmer on Abortion
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- 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)
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Jim Hagedorn on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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John Kline on Abortion
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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- 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)
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Jason Lewis on Abortion
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Betty McCollum on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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- 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)
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Rick Nolan on Abortion
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Democrat (District 8):
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- 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)
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Ilhan Omar on Abortion
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Democrat (District 5):
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- All women deserve affordable reproductive healthcare. (Nov 2018)
- Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. (Apr 2017)
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Erik Paulsen on Abortion
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Republican (District 3):
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- 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)
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Collin Peterson on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- 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)
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Dean Phillips on Abortion
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports reproductive rights, paid family leave. (Apr 2020)
- CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
- Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
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Pete Stauber on Abortion
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Republican (District 8):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- 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)
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Tim Walz on Abortion
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Democrat:
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- 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)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Abortion
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Norm Coleman on Abortion
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
Click here for 12 full quotes
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- 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)
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Al Franken on Abortion
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- 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)
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Julianne Ortman on Abortion
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Michele Bachmann on Abortion
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- 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)
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Jesse Ventura on Abortion
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- 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)
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Mike Ciresi on Abortion
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| Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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Rod Grams on Abortion
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
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Mark Kennedy on Abortion
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- 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)
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Mark Kennedy on Abortion
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- 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)
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Walter Mondale on Abortion
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- Opposes ban on partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2002)
- Vote against nominees who would overturn Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2002)
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Jesse Ventura on Abortion
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- 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)
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Paul Wellstone on Abortion
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Joe Arwood on Abortion
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Dean Barkley on Abortion
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Abortion is a woman’s right. (Aug 2008)
- Legal abortion in all circumstances in first trimester. (Nov 1996)
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Ford Bell on Abortion
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DFL challenger:
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- I’m a pro-choice candidate, but not pro-abortion. (Jan 2006)
- Pro-choice. (Dec 2005)
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Michael Cavlan on Abortion
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Green Challenger:
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- Supports funding for morning-after pill. (Jun 2005)
- Supports stem cell research. (Jun 2005)
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Mark Dayton on Abortion
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Abortion
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Restrictive legislation does not lead to fewer abortions. (Oct 2006)
- Expand stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Abortion
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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Anthony Hernandez on Abortion
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Protect the natural right to life from conception. (Jan 2012)
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Bill Luther on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- 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)
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David Minge on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Abortion
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Abortion should be safe and legal. (May 2008)
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James Niemackl on Abortion
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Abortion is not a woman’s right. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- 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)
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Tim Penny on Abortion
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Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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- No new restrictions: refocus on unwanted pregnancies. (Oct 2002)
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Jim Ramstad on Abortion
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- 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)
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Martin Sabo on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- 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)
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Bruce Vento on Abortion
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
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Patty Wetterling on Abortion
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Kurt Bills on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect the unborn. (Jun 2012)
- Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. (Apr 2012)
- Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Abortion
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Republican (District 8):
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- 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)
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Michael Cummins on Abortion
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Challenger:
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- Completely pro life. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on Abortion
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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)
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Dan Severson on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
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- Pro-life; restore a moral compass to DC. (Jan 2012)
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