Terry Branstad on Abortion

Parental notification; partial-birth abortion ban; pro-life

• Parental Notification, signed by Gov. Branstad in 1996: This law requires parents to be notified before their minor child can receive an abortion.
• Statistical Reporting of Pregnancy Termination, signed by Gov. Branstad in 1997
• Partial-birth Abortion Ban, signed by Gov. Branstad in 1998: This law prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortions in Iowa.
• Was endorsed by Iowa pro-life organizations in each of his previous campaigns for Governor.

Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research.

The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.

The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research". [Supporting this statement means the candidate would ban such research; opposing it means the candidate would allow such research].

Opposes federal abortion funding.

The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.

The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic:"Public funding of abortions, (such as govt. health benefits and Planned Parenthood)"