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Steve Bullock on Abortion
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Women should decide, not government. (May 2019)
  • 100 percent rating from NARAL. (May 2019)
  • An abortion, even late-term, is a legal, personal decision. (May 2017)
  • Keep Title X funding for reproductive health services. (Jun 2015)
  • Rejected that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
  • Vetoed "ministries" operating outside of insurance law. (Apr 2013)
Mike Cooney on Abortion
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Fought to reject laws restricting access to health care. (Mar 2020)
  • Would veto any anti-abortion legislation. (Feb 2020)
  • by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2009)
Tim Fox on Abortion
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Fox on other issues.
  • Ensure Montana is national leader protecting innocent life. (Dec 2019)
  • Joins amicus brief supporting banning abortion at 20 weeks. (Sep 2019)
Greg Gianforte on Abortion
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Urges legislature to pass restrictive abortion laws. (Jan 2021)
  • Founded charitable organization to protect the unborn. (Feb 2016)
  • Supported anti-abortion campaigns through Family Foundation. (Jan 2016)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 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)
Reilly Neill on Abortion
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Reilly Neill on other issues.
  • Oppose "ministries" outside of birth control insurance law. (Mar 2013)
  • by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Sep 2015)
Albert Olszewski on Abortion
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Defend unborn children without exception. (Oct 2017)
  • All human life needs to be protected. (Aug 2017)
  • Prohibit abortions after the fetus is 24 weeks. (Apr 2017)
  • Voted YES that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
Gary Perry on Abortion
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gary Perry on other issues.
  • Would require parental notification for minors' abortions. (May 2019)
  • If notification unconstitutional, why not for everything. (Feb 2009)
  • Restrict abortion, and no public funding. (Nov 2006)
Casey Schreiner on Abortion
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Casey Schreiner on other issues.
  • Oppose "ministries" outside of birth control insurance law. (Mar 2013)
Brian Schweitzer on Abortion
Democratic MT Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Schweitzer on other issues.
  • Supports “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Sep 2000)
Corey Stapleton on Abortion
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Prohibit public funding & partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2000)
Whitney Williams on Abortion
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Whitney Williams on other issues.
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice women. (Jan 2020)

Senate:

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John Bohlinger on Abortion
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Bohlinger on other issues.
  • 2001: Supported Fetal Protection Act & partial-birth ban. (Nov 2013)
  • Supreme Court decided the issue; state cannot overturn it. (Nov 2013)
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion & funding abortion clinics. (Nov 1998)
  • Rated 50% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2001)
Steve Bullock on Abortion
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Women should decide, not government. (May 2019)
  • 100 percent rating from NARAL. (May 2019)
  • An abortion, even late-term, is a legal, personal decision. (May 2017)
  • Keep Title X funding for reproductive health services. (Jun 2015)
  • Rejected that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
  • Vetoed "ministries" operating outside of insurance law. (Apr 2013)
Wilmot Collins on Abortion
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Wilmot Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Cooney on Abortion
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Fought to reject laws restricting access to health care. (Mar 2020)
  • Would veto any anti-abortion legislation. (Feb 2020)
  • by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2009)
Amanda Curtis on Abortion
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Amanda Curtis on other issues.
  • 100% pro-choice voting record. (Aug 2014)
  • Oppose "ministries" outside of birth control insurance law. (Mar 2013)
Steve Daines on Abortion
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • No exceptions for rape nor incest, but no criminalization. (May 2014)
  • Defend the rights of the preborn. (Nov 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
John Driscoll on Abortion
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for John Driscoll on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Champ Edmunds on Abortion
Democrat Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Champ Edmunds on other issues.
  • Human life begins at conception. (Jul 2014)
  • Protect the pre-born and all the vulnerable in our society. (Jun 2013)
Susan Good Geise on Abortion
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Susan Good Geise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Mues on Abortion
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Mues on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Abortion
Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Defend unborn children without exception. (Oct 2017)
  • All human life needs to be protected. (Aug 2017)
  • Prohibit abortions after the fetus is 24 weeks. (Apr 2017)
  • Voted YES that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
Matt Rosendale on Abortion
Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • No abortion; no exceptions. (Oct 2018)
  • Against abortion in all circumstances. (Jul 2017)
  • Rejected that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
  • Provide religious exemption to birth control insurance law. (Feb 2013)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Prohibit public funding & partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2000)
Jon Tester on Abortion
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues.
  • No 20-week ban on abortion. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports Stem Cell Research. (Oct 2006)
  • Pledges to focus on preventing abortions, not on attacking. (May 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)
  • Rated Born-Alive Survivors bill tries to illegalize abortion. (Feb 2020)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
John Edward Walsh on Abortion
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Edward Walsh on other issues.
  • Opposes extremism like declaring life begins at conception. (Mar 2014)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (May 2014)

House:


Greg Gianforte on Abortion
Republican (District 0): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Urges legislature to pass restrictive abortion laws. (Jan 2021)
  • Founded charitable organization to protect the unborn. (Feb 2016)
  • Supported anti-abortion campaigns through Family Foundation. (Jan 2016)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Brad Johnson on Abortion
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Johnson on other issues.
  • Conservative opposition to abortion. (Sep 2015)
Bill McChesney on Abortion
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McChesney on other issues.
  • Oppose "ministries" outside of birth control insurance law. (Mar 2013)
  • Abortion very last option, but make that choice without fear. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
Mark Perea on Abortion
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Perea on other issues.
  • An unborn child is a person. (Nov 2015)
  • Defend the right to life of the unborn. (Jun 2015)
  • Enforce ban on abortion services, except maybe for rape. (Feb 2015)
Ryan Zinke on Abortion
Secretary of Interior 2017-2019: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Protect unborn victims. (Nov 2014)
  • Pro-life, but decision should not be made by government. (Nov 2008)
  • No embryonic stem cell research; no emergency contraception. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
Sam Rankin on Abortion
2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rankin on other issues.
  • Pro-choice. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Abortion
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • No exceptions for rape nor incest, but no criminalization. (May 2014)
  • Defend the rights of the preborn. (Nov 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Dennis Rehberg on Abortion
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
Judy Martz on Abortion
Former Republican Governor (2001-2005): Click here for Judy Martz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marc Racicot on Abortion
Former Republican Governor (1993-2000): Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Conrad Burns on Abortion
Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bob Keenan on Abortion
Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator: Click here for Bob Keenan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Morrison on Abortion
Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Morrison on other issues.
  • Pledges to focus on preventing abortions, not on attacking. (May 2006)
Mike Taylor on Abortion
2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Taylor on other issues.
  • Opposes abortion; promote adoption. (Sep 2002)
Max Baucus on Abortion
Democratic Sr Senator (MT): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Max Baucus on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 NO 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)
  • Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Kirk Bushman on Abortion
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Hill on Abortion
Republican (District AL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Stan Jones on Abortion
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues.
  • No abortion after heartbeat, at 41 days into pregnancy. (Jan 2006)
  • Abortion is a crime against humanity. (Jan 2006)
  • Abortion is not a private decision of a woman. (Jan 2006)
Bob Kelleher on Abortion
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kelleher on other issues.
  • Emancipate the “slave babies” of abortion. (May 2008)
  • Abortions should always be illegal, including funding. (Nov 2004)
Michael Lange on Abortion
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Lange on other issues.
  • No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • Support parental rights and right-to-life. (May 2008)
Pat Williams on Abortion
Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Williams on other issues.
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Dennis Rehberg on Abortion
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
Matt Rosendale on Abortion
Republican (District 0): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • No abortion; no exceptions. (Oct 2018)
  • Against abortion in all circumstances. (Jul 2017)
  • Rejected that insurers have plans with and without abortion. (Apr 2015)
  • Provide religious exemption to birth control insurance law. (Feb 2013)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Abortion
Republican (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Prohibit public funding & partial-birth abortion. (Nov 2000)
Ryan Zinke on Abortion
Republican House Member (District 0): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Protect unborn victims. (Nov 2014)
  • Pro-life, but decision should not be made by government. (Nov 2008)
  • No embryonic stem cell research; no emergency contraception. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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