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Jake Merrick on Abortion

 

 


I'm an abortion abolitionist, not a regulator

I'm an abortion abolitionist, not a regulator. Every child deserves protection from the moment of conception--no exceptions. We need to recognize the personhood of the unborn in our laws and constitution.
Source: 2026 OK Governor campaign site JakeMerrickForGovernor.com , Aug 12, 2025

Unconstitutional to disallow abortion from conception

HB4327: prohibiting performance of abortion except under certain conditions; requiring test to meet specified criteria.

Tulsa World summary 6/1/23: House Bill 4327 was described at the time of its passage as the strictest abortion ban in the country. It would have prohibited abortion at conception and allowed for civil suits where a plaintiff could be awarded a minimum of $10,000. It had exceptions to save the life of the mother or in cases of sexual assault or rape that has been reported to law enforcement. The Oklahoma Supreme Court found by a 6-3 vote that House Bill 4327 was unconstitutional. The Court noted that a pregnant woman has an inherent right to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to preserve her life [in cases other than reported rape].

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 35-10-3 on Apr/28/22; Merrick voted NO; passed House 73-16-11 on May/19/22; signed by Gov. Stitt on May/25/22; declared unconstitutional by Okla. Supreme Court on May/31/23

Source: Tulsa World on Oklahoma Legislative voting records HB4327 , Apr 28, 2022

Other governors on Abortion: Jake Merrick on other issues:
OK Gubernatorial:
Charles McCall
Connie Johnson
Cyndi Munson
Ervin Yen
Gentner Drummond
Joy Hofmeister
Kevin Stitt
Natalie Bruno
OK Senatorial:
James Lankford
Kendra Horn
Kevin Hern
Luke Holland
Madison Horn
Markwayne Mullin
Nathan Dahm
Scott Pruitt
Troy Green

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