Nick Begich Supported A Federal Abortion Ban In 2024, Despite Claiming That He Supported Allowing States To Decide Their Own Abortion Policies In 2022
2024: Begich Supported A Federal Abortion Ban” QUESTION: “Would you support establishing a federal prohibition on abortion after the point at which the baby can feel pain (approximately between 12 and 15 weeks)?” BEGICH: “Agree” [Alaska Family Action, 2024 U.S. House Candidate Survey, 7/15/24]
- 2022: Begich Claimed He Supported Allowing States To Decide Their Own Abortion Policies. “To help Alaskans sort through the dozens of options, we’re asking each candidate
where they stand on the issues. Here’s how they responded, in their own words, to the following question on abortion: […] Nick Begich (R): ‘I am pro-life. The Supreme Court appears set to return this to the individual states in accordance with the 10th Amendment’s enumerated powers clause. Related legislative action will now be predominantly determined by state legislatures and governors, subject to judicial review within each state.’” [KTOO, 5/26/22]
Begich Said His Position On Abortion Was “Pro-Life.” “ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS: ‘What is your position on abortion?’ BEGICH: ‘Pro-life.’” [Anchorage Daily News, 5/2/22]
Begich Argued It Was Important To “Support Crisis Pregnancy Centers.” “What specific national policies would you support to help protect unborn babies from abortion? BEGICH: Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, the issue of abortion has been returned to the states. However, certain national policy continues to be relevant. For example, the Hyde Amendment is longstanding federal policy that ensures federal dollars are not used to fund abortion. I support this amendment, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s decision under Dobbs. Under the post-Dobbs framework, it’s important that we promote national policies that will accelerate adoption processes, support crisis pregnancy centers which provide important information to those considering abortion, and implement parental notification when minors are attempting to obtain an abortion. It’s critical that people stay engaged on this important issue and ensure that candidates, ready and willing to implement commonsense policies that protect human rights at each stage of human development, are elected to legislative positions in state government.” [Alaska Watchman, 6/12/24]
Begich Promoted “Information Regarding The Potential For Mifepristone Reversal.” “Do you support the Biden Administration’s decision to allow pharmacies to distribute the abortion drug Mifepristone? BEGICH: No. As has been done across government and throughout Biden’s executive tenure, the Biden Administration has greatly exceeded its authority to unilaterally act in this matter. Biden’s direct involvement in pharmaceutical policy circumvents the delegated authority that Congress has provided to the FDA. These matters are now before the courts. That said, I support information regarding the potential for mifepristone reversal to be included in the materials provided to those who receive it.” [Alaska Watchman, 6/12/24]
Begich Opposed “The Use Of Military Funds To Transport Soldiers To Obtain An Abortion.” “Do you support the use of military funds to transport soldiers to obtain an abortion? BEGICH: No.” [Alaska Watchman, 6/12/24]