¶ Glenn Youngkin on Abortion
¶ Youngkin Celebrated The Supreme Court's Decision Overturning Roe And Pushed For Anti-Abortion Laws Almost Immediately
¶ YOUNGKIN CALLED THE SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNING ROE “APPROPRIATE”
Youngkin Said It Was “Appropriate” For The Supreme Court To Overturn Roe. According the to Washington Post, “In Virginia, Youngkin welcomed the high court’s ruling as an ‘appropriate’ return of power to the states.” [Washington Post, 6/24/22]
¶ Youngkin Called For A Bipartisan Approach To Reduce The Number Of Abortions In Virginia
Youngkin Said Virginians “Want Fewer Abortions” And That “There Is A Place We Can Come Together.” According to the Washington Post, “’Virginians do want fewer abortions as opposed to more abortions,’ Youngkin said Friday morning during a meeting with reporters, editors and editorial writers at The Washington Post moments after the court’s decision was announced. ‘I am not someone who is going to jump in and try to push us apart … There is a place we can come together.’” [Washington Post, 6/24/22]
¶ Youngkin Pushed For 15-Week Abortion Ban
Youngkin Asked Anti-Abortion Republicans To Craft A 15-Week Abortion Ban Following Dobbs Decision. According to the Washington Post, “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said he will seek to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, moving quickly following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. Youngkin has asked four Virginia lawmakers — all antiabortion Republicans — to craft legislation, and he said that setting the cutoff at 20 weeks might be necessary to attract more consensus in a divided Capitol. He said he supports exceptions for rape, incest and cases where the life of the mother is at risk.” [Washington Post, 6/24/22]
¶ Youngkin Said He Was “Proud To Be A Pro-Life Governor”
In A Statement, Youngkin Said He Was “Proud To Be A Pro-Life Governor.” According to a press release from Gov. Youngkin, “The Supreme Court of the United States has rightfully returned power to the people and their elected representatives in the states. I'm proud to be a pro-life Governor and plan to take every action I can to protect life. The truth is, Virginians want fewer abortions, not more abortions. We can build a bipartisan consensus on protecting the life of unborn children, especially when they begin to feel pain in the womb, and importantly supporting mothers and families who choose life. That's why I've asked Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Senator Steve Newman, Delegate Kathy Byron and Delegate Margaret Ransone to join us in an effort to bring together legislators and advocates from across the Commonwealth on this issue to find areas where we can agree and chart the most successful path forward. I've asked them to do the important work needed and be prepared to introduce legislation when the General Assembly returns in January," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.” [Press Release, Glenn Youngkin, 6/24/22]
¶ Youngkin Preemptively Announced Security Measures For Supreme Court Justices
Youngkin: “Virginia Will Not Stand For Lawlessness Or Violence. According to a press release from Gov. Youngkin, “‘Today's ruling is a landmark decision for our country. While I understand that people across the nation have strong beliefs about this ruling, Virginians must always respect the rule of law and I appeal to their civility on this historic day. Our administration is committed to protecting individuals' constitutional rights and ensuring Virginians are safe. I am in regular contact with the Supreme Court Justices and my administration is in coordination with our mayors, and local and state police to ensure we are ready to take appropriate action if need be. Virginia will not stand for lawlessness or violence,’ said Governor Glenn Youngkin” [Press Release, Glenn Youngkin, 6/24/22]
¶ As Governor, Youngkin Has Worked To Restrict Access To Abortion
¶ YOUNGKIN APPOINTED DIVERSITY OFFICER AS “AMBASSADOR FOR UNBORN CHILDREN”
Youngkin Appointed Former Heritage Foundation Official As State Diversity Officer, As Well As “Ambassador For Unborn Children.” According to the Washington Post, “Gov. Glenn Youngkin has chosen Angela Sailor, a former executive with the conservative Heritage Foundation, as Virginia’s chief diversity officer. […] Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday adding duties to the office such as being an ‘ambassador for unborn children’ and ensuring that parents have a voice in how schools teach American history.” [Washington Post, 1/19/22]
¶ YOUNGKIN WAS THE FIRST SITTING VIRGINIA GOVERNOR TO MARCH WITH MARCH FOR LIFE
Youngkin Became The First Governor To March For Life. According to NBC12, “Governor Glenn Youngkin, was among hundreds today marching for life becoming the first governor to march with the group. The 4th Annual March for Life rally comes as many await the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization supreme court decision.” [NBC12, 4/27/22]
¶ During The Campaign For Governor, Youngkin Purposefully Hid His Anti-Abortion Views, But Vowed To Take Decisive Action As Governor To Restrict Access To Abortion
¶ YOUNGKIN ADMITTED THAT HE LIMITED HIS ANTI-ABORTION COMMENTS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL FOR FEAR OF ALIENATING VOTERS
In A Video, Youngkin Said He Purposefully Did Not Talk About His Anti-Abortion Position On The Campaign Trail For Fear Of Alienating Voters He Needed To Win. According to the Washington Post, “A liberal activist released a video late Wednesday of GOP gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin saying that he has to limit his antiabortion comments on the campaign trail for fear of alienating Virginia’s independent voters but that he would go ‘on offense’ if he wins office and Republicans take a majority in the House of Delegates.” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
Youngkin On Abortion: “As A Campaign Topic, Sadly, That In Fact Won’t Win My Independent Voters That I Have To Get.” According to the Washington Post, “When another questioner asks whether Youngkin would defund Planned Parenthood or ‘take it to the abortionists,’ Youngkin replies: ‘I’m going to be really honest with you. The short answer is in this campaign, I can’t. When I’m governor and I have a majority in the House we can start going on offense. But as a campaign topic, sadly, that in fact won’t win my independent votes that I have to get.’” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
¶ YOUNGKIN PLEDGED TO GO “ON OFFENSE” TO RESTRICT ABORTION IF HE WON THE GOVERNORSHIP
In A Video, Youngkin Pledged To “Go On Offense” When It Comes To Restricting Abortion Access If He Won The Governorship. According to the Washington Post, “A liberal activist released a video late Wednesday of GOP gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin saying that he has to limit his antiabortion comments on the campaign trail for fear of alienating Virginia’s independent voters but that he would go ‘on offense’ if he wins office and Republicans take a majority in the House of Delegates.” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
Youngkin On Abortion: “When I’m Governor And I Have A Majority In The House We Can Start To Go On Offense.” According to the Washington Post, “When another questioner asks whether Youngkin would defund Planned Parenthood or ‘take it to the abortionists,’ Youngkin replies: ‘I’m going to be really honest with you. The short answer is in this campaign, I can’t. When I’m governor and I have a majority in the House we can start going on offense. But as a campaign topic, sadly, that in fact won’t win my independent votes that I have to get.’” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
Youngkin Claimed “We Got To Stop Using Taxpayer Money For Abortions” And Considered A Ban On Late Term Abortions. According to the Washington Post, “In his comments on the video, Youngkin says that ‘we got to stop using taxpayer money for abortions. And we got to stop allowing abortions all the way up until the last week before birth.’” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
¶ Youngkin Has Called Himself “Pro-Life”
¶ YOUNGKIN SAID HE IS “UNABASHEDLY PRO-LIFE”
Youngkin: “I Am Staunchly, Unabashedly Pro-Life.” According to the Washington Post, “In his comments on the video, Youngkin says that he believes Democrats have pushed the abortion issue too far and that most Virginians would favor further limits. ‘Listen, I am staunchly, unabashedly pro-life. And the abortion issue is an issue that the Democrats use to divide us,’ he says.” [Washington Post, 7/7/21]
¶ YOUNGKIN ONLY SUPPORTS ABORTION IN INSTANCES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR TO SAVE THE MOTHER’S LIFE
Youngkin Supported Abortion Only In Cases Of Rape, Incest, Or To Save The Mother’s Life. According to the Washington Post, “Although McAuliffe has devoted as much TV advertising time to abortion as to any other issue, his Republican opponent, Glenn Youngkin — who opposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the pregnant individual — barely mentions it in speeches and TV ads.” [Washington Post, 10/19/21]
¶ Youngkin Suggested He Supported The Leaked Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
¶ YOUNGKIN REACTED POSITIVELY TO THE OUTCOME IN THE LEAKED DOBBS DECISION
Washington Post: Youngkin “Suggested He Supports” The Supreme Court’s Draft Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade. According to the Washington Post, “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Tuesday condemned the leak of a draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing access to abortion, but suggested he supports such a ruling, which would return the question of abortion rights to the states. ‘I believe that the state should be able to take on this responsibility. I do believe, just like in determining what our education budget should be, what our funding for law enforcement should be, how we handle our taxes at the state level — those are state decisions,’ Youngkin told reporters after speaking at an event launching new state resources for foster children.” [Washington Post, 5/3/22]
Youngkin On Abortion: “I Believe That The State Should Take On This Responsibility.” According to the Washington Post, “Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Tuesday condemned the leak of a draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing access to abortion, but suggested he supports such a ruling, which would return the question of abortion rights to the states. ‘I believe that the state should be able to take on this responsibility. I do believe, just like in determining what our education budget should be, what our funding for law enforcement should be, how we handle our taxes at the state level — those are state decisions,’ Youngkin told reporters after speaking at an event launching new state resources for foster children.” [Washington Post, 5/3/22]
Youngkin Backed A Reversal Of Roe v. Wade. According to the Culpepper Star Exponent “Gov. Glenn Youngkin told reporters Tuesday he hopes the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, but he noted that a decision is not final and didn’t want to speculate on how he’d proceed in Virginia if the court overturns the 1973 decision which declared a constitutional right to abortion.” [Culpepper Star Exponent, 5/3/22]
¶ YOUNGKIN WAS CAGEY ABOUT WHAT POLICIES HE WOULD SUPPORT IN VIRGINIA IF ROE WERE OVERTURNED
Youngkin Refused To Answer How He Would Proceed If The Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade. According to the Culpepper Star Exponent “Gov. Glenn Youngkin told reporters Tuesday he hopes the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, but he noted that a decision is not final and didn’t want to speculate on how he’d proceed in Virginia if the court overturns the 1973 decision which declared a constitutional right to abortion.” [Culpepper Star Exponent, 5/3/22]
¶ Youngkin Donated $400,000 To The Virginia Wins Political Action Committee, Which Has Given $33,500 To Anti-Choice Republican Candidates
¶ YOUNGKIN ESTABLISHED A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE FOR DOWN-BALLOT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AND LARGE, LONG-TERM, FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
The Virginia Wins Political Action Committee Was Created To Support Republican Candidates At Every Level Of Government. According to the Virginia Wins website, “Virginia Wins PAC will support Republican candidates for every level of government, including local school board, Commonwealth’s attorney, county sheriff, board of supervisors, state delegate, state senator, and the U.S. Congress. The effort will help elect the next wave of Republican leaders through a broad base of campaign, media, and financial assistance.” [VirginiaWins.com, accessed 4/20/20]
Youngkin Announced A Long-Term, Seven-Figure Commitment To Virginia Wins PAC. According to a press release from the Youngkin for Governor campaign, “Conservative Republican business leader and candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a long-term, seven-figure commitment and fundraising effort dedicated to electing Republicans up and down the ballot across Virginia in 2021 and future elections.”[Youngkin for Governor – Press Release, 3/2/21]
- Youngkin Announced His Intentions For The Virginia Wins PAC Were To Recruit Conservative Candidates So “We Can Reestablish A Real Voice In These Important Local Offices.” According to Glenn Youngkin during an interview with Fox News, “‘It's school board races and sheriff races and city council races and supervisory board races and commonwealth attorney races and delegate races, particularly this year,’ Youngkin said in an interview with Fox News. ‘I have made a long-term commitment of seven figures. And we're going to... support Republican candidates, conservative candidates who can win. And we can reestablish a real voice in these important local offices.’” [Fox News, 4/9/21]
¶ Youngkin Was The Sole Contributor To The Virginia Wins Political Action Committee
April 2021: Youngkin Donated $400,000 To The Virginia Wins Political Action Committee. According to Virginia Wins PAC’s campaign finance disclosure forms, 
[Campaign Finance Disclosure – Virginia Wins PAC, filed 4/15/21]
July 2021: Youngkin Remained The Sole Contributor To The Virginia Wins Political Action Committee. [Campaign Finance Disclosure – Virginia Wins PAC, filed 7/15/21]
¶ Virginia Wins Donated Over $33,500 To Anti-Choice Down Ballot Republican Candidates
Virginia Wins Donated $33,500 To Anti-Choice Down Ballot Republican Candidates.
[Campaign Finance Disclosure – Virginia Wins PAC, filed 4/15/21, filed 7/15/21]
¶ VIRGINIA WINS DONATED THOUSANDS TO ANTI-CHOICE CANDIDATES ACROSS VIRGINIA
¶ Tim Anderson Supports Anti-Choice Legislation
Tim Anderson Said He Stood For Life And Hoped To Create A Culture Where The Demand For Abortions Would Be Non-Existent. According to Tim Anderson’s Campaign website, “I stand for life and hope we could create a culture where the demand for abortions would be non-existent. I strongly oppose the extreme liberal positions held by our Governor and extreme Democrat members of the General Assembly who believe a baby can be killed up until the moment of delivery and that if a baby should survive an abortion, that no medical lifesaving treatment should be offered.” [Tim for VA, Platform, accessed 6/3/21]
Anderson Claimed That As Delegate He Would Fight Against Any Bill That Allows for The “Murder Of A Sustainable Baby” And Said “We Need More” Supreme Court Justices Like Barrett “To Keep Extreme Ideas Like Abortions At Any Stage From Becoming Law.” According to Tim Anderson’s Campaign Website, “These positions are absolutely disgusting and as a Delegate I will fight against any proposed bill that allows the murder of a sustainable baby unless the life of the mother is in question. I believe we need more conservative Supreme Court Justices like recently appointed Justice Barrett to keep extreme ideas like abortions at any stage from becoming law in our society.” [TimforVa.com/Platform, accessed 6/3/21]
Anderson Criticized Democrats And Claimed They Were In Favor Of “Pain Felt Abortion” And Claimed The Constitution Didn’t Protect The Right To Abortions Or Marriage Equality. According to Tim Anderson’s Facebook page, “Why are you a Democrat? Lethal injection needs to be 100% pain free - pain felt abortion should be legal at any point. […] The Constitution means what it doesn’t say (abortion, marriage rights) but does not mean what it actually says (shall not be infringed)” [Tim Anderson for Delegate, 3/4/20]
VIDEO, Anderson: “Why Does A Fetus Get Legal Protection And Status From Everyone Other Than Its Mother?” According to Tim Anderson For Delegate, “Why does a fetus get legal protection and status from everyone other than its mother? 18.2-32.2 Code of Virginia https://law.lis.virginia.gov/.../chapter4/section18.2-32.2/ 18.2-32.3 Code of Virginia https://law.lis.virginia.gov/.../chapter4/section18.2-32.3/” [Facebook, Tim Anderson For Delegate, 7/9/21]
Anderson Said Virginia Democrats’ “Extreme Views [On Abortion] Have No Place In Any Civilized Society,” And Used A Ronald Reagan Quote To “Su[m] My Position Up.” According to Eminetra, “Do you support access to reproductive health care for women? Why or why not? Delegate Tran recently said that a woman has a right to abort a child at any time prior to birth. Gov Northam said if a child survives an abortion we should provide comfort care only. These extreme views have no place in any civilized society. This quote from Ronald Reagan sums my position up: ‘And yet our opponents tell us not to interfere with abortion. They tell us not to impose our morality on those who wish to allow or participate in the taking of the life of infants before birth. Yet no one calls it imposing morality to prohibit the taking of life after a child is born. We’re told about a woman’s right to control her own body. But doesn’t the unborn child have a higher right, and that is to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?’” [Eminetra, 5/13/21]
¶ Anderson Vowed To Donate 100% Of His Government Salary To Crisis Pregnancy Centers
VIDEO: Anderson Explained His Decision To Donate 100% Of His Net Government Salary To The Crisis Pregnancy Center Of Tidewater If Elected. According to Tim Anderson For Delegate, “Let me explain abortion laws to you and help you understand why I have decided to donate 100% of my net government salary to the Tidewater Crisis Pregnancy Center if elected. Vote June 8. Timforva.com” [Facebook, Tim Anderson For Delegate, 6/7/21]
¶ Karen Greenhalgh Vowed To Reinstate Restrictions On Health Care Facilities That Provide Abortions
Karen Greenhalgh Vowed To Reinstate Restrictions On Health Care Facilities That Provide Abortions. According to Karen Greenhalgh’s issues page, “Equality of Women Karen served as a counselor for women in crisis situations, facing critical decisions. The 2020 General Assembly lowered the basic health and safety standards that abortion facilities must meet, and removed requirements of informed consent from these vulnerable women. These medical service providers are no longer required to provide information which would be required for any other medical procedure. The current delegate voted in favor of these changes. As Delegate, Karen will fight to reinstate these protections for women.” [Karen Greenhalgh, Issues, 7/15/21]
AUDIO: Karen Greenhalgh Promised To Restrict Abortion Rights And “Reinstate Requirements For Informed Consent For Women.” According to Karen Greenhalgh in an interview with Elections Daily, GREENHALGH: “We have the laws were changed concerning informed consent for women looking at an elective abortion. And I would I would reinstate requirements for informed consent for women." [Karen Greenhalgh, Elections Daily, 7/15/21]
¶ Greenhalgh Worked For A Local Chain Of Crisis Pregnancy Centers That Spread Misinformation To Prevent Women From Receiving Abortions In Virginia
November 2012-December 2017: Greenhalgh Was Clinic Manager At The Keim Center Of Suffolk. According to Greenhalgh’s LinkedIn profile, she “Served as Regional Office Manager for the Keim Center, a resource center providing medical services and other assistance for people in crisis situations. Our mission was to serve a population that found themselves in difficult situations by providing tangible guidance and solutions.” According to her profile, she “Served as volunteer until offered paid position of Center Manager in Keim Center of Suffolk” [LinkedIn, Karen Greenhalgh, accessed 4/12/21]
July 2008, Virginian-Pilot: “The Keim Centers, Partners Of Crisis Pregnancy Center, Advocate Life.” According to the Virginian-Pilot, “The Keim Centers, partners of Crisis Pregnancy Center, advocate life, which is in tune with this year's theme: Life.” [Virginian-Pilot, “Three men and a car show have outgrown their space,” 7/27/08]
June 2019: New River Abortion Access Fund: The Keim Centers, Including Suffolk Location, As “Fake Clinics” That “Do Not Offer Abortion Services.” According to New River Abortion Access Fund, “Fake Clinics: Here is a list of crisis pregnancy centers in Virginia. Avoid CPCs – they do not offer abortion services. […] The Keim Centers – Suffolk 302 North Main Street, Suite A Suffolk, VA 23434 keimcenters.com” [New River Abortion Fund, Fake Clinics, accessed 4/12/21]
May 2008-November 2020: Greenhalgh Volunteered As “Client Advocate And Center Assistant” At Crisis Pregnancy Center Of Tidewater. [LinkedIn, Karen Greenhalgh, accessed 4/12/21]
Nicole Hancock On Crisis Pregnancy Center Of Tidewater: “These People Will Lie To You And Manipulate You, They Don’t Care About Helping You.” According to a Google review of Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, “Religiously affiliated center that tries to pose as a clinic. If you have an unplanned pregnancy and want to know about all of your options, avoid this place. There are real clinics around here that will educate you on all of those options, respect your choice, and not push an agenda to guilt you into carrying a pregnancy. These people will lie to you and manipulate you, they don't care about helping you.”
[Google Reviews, Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, accessed 4/12/21]
¶ Tim Cox Urged The “Need” To Pass Bills Prohibiting Abortions In Virginia And Vowed To Defund Planned Parenthood And Rollback Reproductive Rights
Tim Cox Urged The “Need” To “Pass Bills Prohibiting Abortion From Moment Of Conception.” According to Tim Cox’s survey response to the Prince William and Manassas Family Alliance, “And need to pass bills prohibiting abortion from moment of conception” [Prince William And Manassas Family Alliance, Survey, 4/12/21]
Tim Cox Pledged To Repeal Legislation That Allowed Coverage Of Abortion In Health Insurance Plan’s Sold On Virginia’s Health Benefits Exchange. According to Tim Cox’s survey response to the Prince William and Manassas Family Alliance, “Repeal 2020 legislation allowing coverage of abortion in health insurance plans sold on Virginia’s Obamacare exchange.” [Prince William And Manassas Family Alliance, Survey, 4/12/21]
Tim Cox Justified His Pledge By Claiming “Abortion Is Wrong; Keep Baby Or Use Adoption Options And Foster Care.” According to Tim Cox’s survey response to the Prince William and Manassas Family Alliance, “Abortion is wrong; keep baby or use adoption options and foster care” [Prince William And Manassas Family Alliance, Survey, 4/12/21]
Tim Cox Pledged To Prohibit The Abortion After 20 Weeks. According to Tim Cox’s survey response to the Prince William and Manassas Family Alliance, “Prohibit the abortion of babies after 20 weeks in the womb.” [Prince William And Manassas Family Alliance, Survey, 4/12/21]
Tim Cox Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood. [Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey, accessed 7/15/21]
¶ Carrie Coyner Voted In Favor Of Restricting Reproductive Rights And Vowed To Continue Fighting Public Funding For Abortion Providers
Carrie Coyner Claimed The 2021 Legislative General Session Was “A Tough Year For Pro-Life Virginians” And Lamented The Removal Of A Ban For Insurance Companies To Provide Abortion Coverage. According to a blog post on Carrie Coyner for Delegate, “As we expected, this was a tough year for pro-life Virginians. The majority voted to lift the ban on abortion coverage in insurance plans. While coverage is optional, I’m afraid that the removal of this ban will lead some companies to cover the practice. That will make for hard choices for those of us who don’t want our money being used to take innocent life.” [Carrie Coyner for Delegate, 5/10/21]
Coyner: “That Will Make For Hard Choices For Those Of Us Who Don’t Want Our Money Being Used To Take Innocent Life.” [Carrie Coyner for Delegate, 5/10/21]
Coyner Vowed To Continue The Fight For A Provision “That Blocks The Use Of State Money For Abortion” In 2022 With A New Republican Majority. According to a blog post on Carrie Coyner for Delegate, “The majority also blocked a pro-life measure often fought to be included in the budget — a provision that blocks the use of state money for abortion for anything other than that required by Federal law. Virginians should be able to pay taxes with a clear conscience, and the removal of this safeguard makes that much more difficult. Rest assured, we will continue to fight to restore this protection, hopefully in 2022 with a new majority.” [Carrie Coyner for Delegate, 5/10/21]
Coyner Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Coyner Voted Against Removing Language Classifying Abortion Providers As Hospitals For The Purpose Of Complying With Regulations Establishing Minimum Standards For Hospitals. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Coyner Voted To Repeal A Ban On A Provision Of Coverage For Abortions In Any Qualified Health Insurance Plan Sold Or Offered Through A Health Benefits Exchange In Virginia. [HB 1896, General Session, 1/26/21]
¶ Mike Cherry Told Followers To Support Agencies That Support Mothers “Who Make The Right Decision To Keep Their Child”
Mike Cherry Told Followers To Take Time To Support Agencies That Support “Mothers Who Make The Right Decision To Keep Their Child.” According to Mike Cherry’s Facebook page, “The March for Life has happened every year since 1974 to stand up for those that can not stand for themselves. This year most of the events are virtual because of Covid, so take the time instead to plug into local agencies that support mothers who make the right decision to keep their child.” [Mike Cherry for Delegate, 1/29/21]
Mike Cherry Included “Protecting Life” On His Issues Website And Said He Was “Pro-Life, Pro-Woman, And Pro-Child.” According to Mike Cherry’s campaign website, “Protecting Life Mike believes, as stated in our Declaration of Independence, that each person is endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. The first among those is the right to life. We must defend the defenseless and do all we can to take care of ‘the least of these’ as God has instructed in scripture. Pregnant women often face or are presented with impossible decisions, like the choice of having a child or finishing high school, the choice of having a child and raising it alone. Women must be offered better options. Mike believes that those who are pro-life must work to solve these problems by funding pregnacy [sic] resource centers, so that every child CAN be welcomed into life. He believes an important step is to make the adoption process easier and take away the financial burden from both the mother and the new parents. Mike is pro-life, pro-woman, AND pro-child.” [Mike Cherry for VA, Issues, accessed 6/3/21]
¶ Roxann Robinson Voted Against Bills Meant To Eliminate Restrictions On Reproductive Rights
Robinson Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Robinson Voted Against Removing Language Classifying Abortion Providers As Hospitals For The Purpose Of Complying With Regulations Establishing Minimum Standards For Hospitals. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Robinson Voted To Repeal A Ban On A Provision Of Coverage For Abortions In Any Qualified Health Insurance Plan Sold Or Offered Through A Health Benefits Exchange In Virginia. [HB 1896, General Session, 1/26/21]
¶ Maria Martin Claimed To Be Running To Protect The Unborn And Criticized Her Opponent For Their Support For Abortion
Martin Claimed To Be Against Abortion And Criticized Her Opponent For Believing “That It’s A Right For Women To Have Abortions Toward The End Of Their Cycle.” According to InsideNova, “Martin is a native of Bolivia and moved to Prince William County in 1994. She has a degree in human resources management from Park University. Martin said she is against abortion and that Torian ‘still believes that it’s a right for women to have abortions toward the end of their cycle.’” [Inside Nova, 3/30/21]
HEADLINE: “Maria Martin, A Pro-Life, U.S. Immigrant Makes 2nd Run For Woodbridge House Seat” [Potomac Local, 7/8/21]
Martin Claimed To Be Running To Protect The Unborn. According to the Potomac Local, “But, for Martin whose running to represent Dumfries, Triangle, and Woodbridge, sections of the county that have, historically, leaned left, her bid for office isn’t about money. It’s about protecting the unborn and making sure children receive a proper education, she said.” [Potomac Local, 7/8/21]
¶ Sylvia Bryant Has Said “I Am 100% Pro-Life” And Vowed To Fight Against A “Progressive Agenda” To Preserve Abortion Rights
Sylvia Bryant Included Being “100% Pro-Life” On Her Website’s Issues Page. According to Sylvia Bryant’s website, 
[Sylvia for VA, Issues, accessed 7/14/21]
Sylvia Bryant Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood. [Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey, accessed 7/15/21]
¶ Steve Pleickhardt Vowed To Defund Planned Parenthood And Claimed Abortion Was Solely To Preserve The Life Of The Mother
Steve Pleickhardt Said “Under No Circumstances Should Taxpayer Monies Be Used To Fund Or Encourage Abortion.” According to Pleickhardt’s response to iVoterGuide, “Life begin at conception, and under no circumstances should taxpayer monies be used to fund or encourage abortion. We need to work to encourage adoption and strengthen these networks so more mothers feel like they can and should choose life for the unborn. I believe that preserving the life of the mother is an exception to this rule.” [iVoterGuide, accessed 7/16/21]
Pleickhardt Said “Preserving The Life Of The Mother Is An Exception” For Abortion With No Exception For Rape Or Incest. According to Pleickhardt’s response to iVoterGuide “I believe that preserving the life of the mother is an exception to this rule.” [iVoterGuide, accessed 7/16/21]
Pleickhardt “Strongly Agreed” To Defund Planned Parenthood. [iVoterGuide, accessed 7/16/21]
Pleickhardt Supported Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks. [Prince William And Manassas Family Alliance, Survey, 4/8/21]
¶ Mike Dillender Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood
Mike Dillender Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood. [Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey, accessed 7/15/21]
¶ Nick Clemente Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood
Nick Clemente Pledged To Rollback Funding For Reproductive Health Rights And Defund Planned Parenthood. [Restore Virginia Now Candidate Survey, accessed 7/15/21]