State of Utah Archives: on Abortion
Allen Glines:
Can't control reproductive rights yet oppose govt. overreach
Allen Glines for US Senate and Utah @AllenBGlines: You cannot claim to be pro life and then suppress and oppress everyone outside of the 1 percent the moment they're born. If a life begins at conception, it does not end at birth.
You can also not claim to be against government overreach while cheering on municipalities that seek total control of the reproductive rights of women.
Source: Twitter posting on 2022 Utah Senate race
Jul 14, 2021
Kamala Harris:
A woman has the right to choose
HARRIS: There's the issue of choice and I will always fight for a woman's right to make a decision about her own body. It should be her decision and not Donald Trump's. Let's look at what else is before the court. It's the Affordable Care Act literally
in the midst of a public health pandemic when 7 million people probably have what will be in the future considered a preexisting condition because you contracted the virus. Donald Trump is in court right now trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act.
PENCE: I couldn't be more proud to serve as vice president to a president who stands without apology for the sanctity of human life. I'm pro-life. I don't apologize for it, & this is another one of those cases where there's such a dramatic contrast.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris support taxpayer funding of abortion all the way up to the moment of birth. Late term abortion. They want to increase funding to Planned Parenthood of America.
Source: 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate in Utah
Oct 7, 2020
Mike Pence:
I am proud to serve a pro-life president
PENCE: I couldn't be more proud to serve as vice president to a president who stands without apology for the sanctity of human life. I'm pro-life. I don't apologize for it, and this is another one of those cases where there's such a dramatic contrast.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris support taxpayer funding of abortion all the way up to the moment of birth. Late term abortion. They want to increase funding to Planned Parenthood of America.
HARRIS: There's the issue of choice and I will always fight for a woman's right to make a decision about her own body. It should be her decision and not Donald Trump's. Let's look at what else is before the court. It's the Affordable Care Act literally
in the midst of a public health pandemic when 7 million people probably have what will be in the future considered a preexisting condition because you contracted the virus. Donald Trump is in court right now trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act.
Source: 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate in Utah
Oct 7, 2020
Aimee Winder Newton:
Abortion only permitted in extreme circumstances
I am pro-life and believe we should do all we can to reduce abortions. I believe we should protect the life of the unborn, and that
abortions should be considered only in extreme circumstances such as when the life of the mother is in danger, or when there is rape or incest.
Source: 2020 Utah governor campaign website AimeeForGovernor.com
May 2, 2020
Jeff Burningham:
Strongly believe in protecting rights of unborn
- I am pro-life and believe strongly in protecting the rights of the unborn.
- I believe that people should be able to live their lives as they see fit, without unnecessary government intrusion.
- I will represent all Utahns because we are one
Utah--no matter their gender, sexual orientation, race, or creed.
- I support religious freedom and other First Amendment rights such as free speech and freedom of association.
Source: 2020 Utah gubernatorial campaign website JeffBurningham.com
Jan 6, 2020
Spencer Cox:
Supports law banning most abortions after 18 weeks
Cox said he supports a law Herbert signed banning most abortions after
18 weeks of pregnancy. "I am unabashedly pro-life," he said.
Source: Associated Press coverage of 2020 Utah gubernatorial race
May 14, 2019
Craig Bowden:
No late-term abortion except for maternal life
Q: Do you agree or disagree with the statement, "Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right"?
A: I do not agree with late term, except as it pertains to life saving measures of the mother.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Utah Senate candidate
Feb 28, 2018
Danny Drew:
Common ground on reducing the number of abortions
I think the rational thing is that everybody wants to lower abortions. Both pro-life and pro-choice. I think the difference is asking, "What are you gonna do about it?"
Pro-life is like "I don't believe in contraceptives; I don't believe in making sure we have to stop it or increase adoptions." I think there's common ground.
Source: Blacksite Media on 2018 Utah Senatorial race
Jun 19, 2017
Misty Snow:
Don't interfere with private medical decisions of women
Q: Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?Snow: I don't think politicians should be passing laws that interfere with the private medical decisions of women.
Only a woman and her doctor can properly determine if and when an abortion is appropriate.
Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 Utah Senate race
Nov 8, 2016
Misty Snow:
Only a woman and her doctors have a say on pregnancy
There are over 40 years of legal precedent affirming that a woman's right to abortion is protected by the constitution. Despite this, conservatives have been working to defund Planned Parenthood by using false evidence and highly-edited videos to
generate support for their cause; this is very troubling as Planned Parenthood provides many important health services to women, teens, and LGBT people.Only a woman and her doctors should have a say on issues related to the woman's health, and her
choices regarding contraception and pregnancy. No one should force a woman to carry a baby to term that she doesn't want, no one should get between a woman and her doctor, and no one should undermine the health of women by cutting funding to an
organization that provides medical care that many women wouldn't be able to otherwise access.
Let's be clear: the consequences of banning abortions would be as disastrous for our country as they have been in the countries that currently ban abortions.
Source: 2016 Utah Senate campaign website MistyKSnow.com
Aug 8, 2016
Mike Weinholtz:
I fully support a woman's constitutional right to choose
Women's health issues have been attacked more aggressively in recent years. I fully support a woman's constitutional right to choose because health care decisions are best left to a woman and her doctor, not the government. I would also never cut funding
to Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides many Utahns with affordable access to vital health care services and decreases the number of unintended pregnancies. I will make sure that programs are in place to make abortions safe, legal, and rare.
Source: 2016 Utah gubernatorial campaign website MikeForUtah.com
Jun 17, 2016
Jonathan Swinton:
I don't want federal funds to pay for abortions
This is the common sense approach I will take as Utah's U.S. senator:- Throw out government shut-downs as a substitute for legislation. We don't elect senators to throw hand grenades into the funding process. We elect them to solve problems by
passing legislation. That is what I will do.
- Push for a full investigation of Planned Parenthood. As a conservative Democrat, I am pro-life. I am as concerned about the accusations as anyone. I don't want federal funds to pay for abortions.
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Leverage the Hyde Amendment (which requires that no federal funds be used to fund abortions except in instances of rape, incest, or physician certified danger to the mother) and require more detailed evidence moving forward that any federal funding
provided to Planned Parenthood is not used for abortions.
Because many in the country are uncomfortable with Planned Parenthood being supported at all, another option could be to find alternative service providers.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2016 Utah Senate race
Sep 26, 2015
Mike Rounds:
OpEd: Rounds insufficiently zealous against abortion
Mike Rounds supposedly supports religious freedom for Christian-owned businesses.when he clearly lacks the will to fight ObamaCare,
which seeks to force Christian businesses to provide contraceptives and abortifacients against their will.
Source: The Right Side news blog on 2020 Soutah Dakota Senate race
Nov 12, 2014
Mia Love:
Oppose taxpayer-funded abortions
- Improve individual control over health care decisions by supporting consumer-directed health care options, health savings accounts, and other free market options
- Eliminate barriers to coverage that best suits an individual's or family's
personal needs by allowing people to purchase the insurance of their choice across state lines
- Oppose taxpayer-funded abortions
- Support the ability for states to develop consumer-based health care models that allow for customized solutions
Source: 2014 Utah House campaign website, Love4Utah.com
Aug 8, 2014
Gary Herbert:
Collect information on reason for abortion, race, ethnicity
Legislative Summary: SB60: This bill requires the Department of Health to prepare an annual report for the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, including information on: the number of abortions performed in the state; the reported
reason, if any, why the patient sought the abortion; and at what stage of pregnancy the abortions took place; the race and ethnicity of the women on whom the abortions were performed.Analysis by ACLU-Utah: Some of the information in
question includes the reason for seeking an abortion, stage of pregnancy, and the race of the woman seeking an abortion. It seems clear that this bill is a thinly veiled effort to restrict women's reproductive choices down the road.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 56-17-2 on Mar/12/13; Passed Senate 23-4-2 on Mar/12/13; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/13
Source: ACLU-UT on Utah voting record SB60
Mar 22, 2013
Spencer Cox:
Collect information on reason for abortion, race, ethnicity
Legislative Summary: SB60: This bill requires the Department of Health to prepare an annual report for the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, including information on: the number of abortions performed in the state; the reported
reason, if any, why the patient sought the abortion; and at what stage of pregnancy the abortions took place; the race and ethnicity of the women on whom the abortions were performed.Analysis by ACLU-Utah: Some of the information in
question includes the reason for seeking an abortion, stage of pregnancy, and the race of the woman seeking an abortion. It seems clear that this bill is a thinly veiled effort to restrict women's reproductive choices down the road.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 56-17-2 on Mar/12/13; State Rep. Spencer Cox voted YES; Passed Senate 23-4-2 on Mar/12/13; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/13
Source: ACLU-UT on Utah voting record SB60
Mar 12, 2013
Jenny Wilson:
Opposes requiring a 72-hour waiting period for abortions
Jenny Wilson said she had worked in a bipartisan way to get things accomplished--but it was on the issue of abortion that she grew emotional, her voice hitching as she talked of knowing people facing that issue as the
Utah Legislature passed a law earlier this year requiring a 72-hour waiting period for abortions.
She also said she was "horrified" by Mitt Romney's stance on the issue [Romney is pro-life]. "I will always fight on this issue,"
she said. "It is a difficult issue and while these men are enlightened--and I appreciate that--but that's not always the case. But this is an issue I will never compromise on."
Source: David Montero in Salt Lake Tribune on 2018 Utah Senate race
Nov 28, 2012
Dan Liljenquist:
Protect unborn children
Dan believes in protecting unborn children and opposes all federal funding of abortions or organizations that perform abortions.
Dan's dedication to defending life extends not only to the abortion issue, but such related issues as embryonic stem cell research.
Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, danforutah.com
May 24, 2012
ACLU:
Oppose new fees & inspections for abortion clinics
HB171: This bill amends provisions of the Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act in relation to abortion clinics.ACLU-Utah case to vote NO:
H.B. 171 unfairly subjects Utah's three existing women's health clinics which offer abortions to twice a year inspections and higher government fees.
Placing unnecessary regulations on physicians and the clinics in which they practice is bad public policy that stifles the doctor-patient relationship.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 47-25-3 on Mar/7/11; Passed Senate 22-6-1 on Mar/9/11; State Sen. Ben McAdams voted NO; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/11
Source: ACLU-Utah on Utah legislative voting records HB171
Mar 26, 2011
Gary Herbert:
Enacted new fees & inspections for abortion clinics
HB171: This bill amends provisions of the Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act in relation to abortion clinics.ACLU-Utah case to vote NO:
H.B. 171 unfairly subjects Utah's three existing women's health clinics which offer abortions to twice a year inspections and higher government fees.
Placing unnecessary regulations on physicians and the clinics in which they practice is bad public policy that stifles the doctor-patient relationship.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 47-25-3 on Mar/7/11; Passed Senate 22-6-1 on Mar/9/11; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/11
Source: ACLU-Utah on Utah legislative voting records HB171
Mar 22, 2011
Ben McAdams:
Opposed new fees & inspections for abortion clinics
HB171: This bill amends provisions of the Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act in relation to abortion clinics.ACLU-Utah case to vote NO:
H.B. 171 unfairly subjects Utah's three existing women's health clinics which offer abortions to twice a year inspections and higher government fees.
Placing unnecessary regulations on physicians and the clinics in which they practice is bad public policy that stifles the doctor-patient relationship.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 47-25-3 on Mar/7/11; Passed Senate 22-6-1 on Mar/9/11; State Sen. Ben McAdams voted NO; Signed by Governor Gary Herbert on Mar/22/11
Source: ACLU-Utah on Utah legislative voting records HB171
Mar 9, 2011
Chuck Baldwin:
Overturn Roe v. Wade
Baldwin favors overturning Roe v. Wade, noting the Republican Party is “phony” on the issue. “They have done nothing to stop abortion on demand, even though they had the entire federal government for six years,”
he said. “We feel that now the Republican Party is probably on the last legs of its existence.”
Source: Charles Geraci in The Herald Journal, Cache Valley, Utah
Jul 5, 2008
Vaughn Cook:
Limit abortions to rape, incest, and health
The Utah County Democrats' new platform follows The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' position on abortion. The new platform says "every abortion is a tragedy" and opposes "elective abortion for personal or social convenience."
Abortion should be limited to instances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest, cases of fetal deformities or when there is a serious threat to the life or health of the mother, the platform states.
Vaughn Cook, chairman of the Utah County Democratic Party, says, "The things that the Republicans would like to use to identify Democrats aren't really the things that identify Democrats." Issues such as gay marriage and abortion attract
most of the headlines, he said, but public education and transportation are examples of the important issues confronting government on a day-to-day basis. "It was time to define ourselves again," Cook said.
Source: Deseret News on 2016 Utah Gubernatorial race
Jun 14, 2006
Jenny Wilson:
Abortion rights are best left in the hands of the courts
The Utah Democratic Party platform doesn't address abortion at all--local party leaders learning several years ago that it's just best to let that controversial issue slide.And some of the Democratic delegates didn't even like being asked about it.
Pro-choice and pro-life terms "are divisive," said delegate Jenny Wilson, who also serves as chief of staff for Rep. Bill Orton, D-Utah. "We need to focus on education and prevention. Abortion rights are best left in the hands of the courts."
Source: Deseret News on 2018 Utah Senate race
Aug 20, 1996
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