Rick Becker on Abortion

	Rick Becker on Abortion

I made "some bad votes" against anti-abortion legislation

[Republican incumbent Governor John] Hoeven hit [Independent State Rep. Rick] Becker for past votes against anti-abortion legislation, which Becker said were "some bad votes." [Democratic-NPL nominee Katrina] Christiansen criticized Hoeven for "vilifying" women in "the most grievous moments" who seek late-term abortions. Hoeven, who as governor signed North Dakota's 2007 trigger law banning abortions with some exceptions, questioned whether Christiansen would allow abortions up to the point of birth.

Christiansen queried her opponents on whether they would support further restrictions on abortion, such as making "a child carry a rapist pregnancy" and restricting access to birth control. She wondered how North Dakota's attorney general would address ectopic pregnancies, which can be life-threatening.

Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2022 North Dakota Senate race , Oct 27, 2022

I support life from conception to natural death

The preborn are within the spectrum of human life every bit as much as a 6 month old, a 6 year old, or a 60 year old. The sanctity and respect for life must be upheld throughout all stages of life. Period. I unapologetically support life from conception to natural death. I will oppose all federal funding for abortion services. Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com , Mar 14, 2022

Government's responsibility to protect human life

One of the sharper exchanges came over the issue of abortion. Candidates were asked if they would've signed the multiple pieces of abortion legislation signed by Gov. Dalrymple in 2013, some of which have been litigated in court and defended by Stenehjem's office since then.

Becker said he was pro-life and that it's the government's responsibility to protect human life. Stehehjem said he'd have signed the legislation and is pro-life. He also recognizes exceptions for rape and incest.

Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2016 North Dakota gubernatorial debate , Mar 3, 2016

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