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Is Eric Hovde '100% anti-choice' on abortion?

By Tom Kertscher
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Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde said in his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign he was totally opposed to abortion rights, but he changed his position in his 2024 run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.

Baldwin claimed July 23, 2024, that Hovde is “100% anti-choice.”

Hovde said in February he supports exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.

In April, he said that “women, early on in a pregnancy, should have a right to make a choice.”

In a July 31 email, Hovde’s campaign said Hovde believes abortion “is a state issue that should be settled via referendum.” The email reiterated support for the three exceptions and a period of time for legal abortions.

In Wisconsin statewide referenda cannot be introduced by voters. Instead, the Legislature would have to approve a constitutional amendment backed by a popular vote.

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Wisconsin Watch Did Wisconsin US Senate candidate Eric Hovde say in 2012 that he was completely opposed to abortion rights?
Democrats Abroad Pride Month Webinar with Senator Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel An ad says Hovde was 'totally opposed' to abortion. But he now supports exceptions for rape, incest
Google Docs Eric Hovde campaign email on abortion July 31, 2024
Google Docs Tammy Baldwin campaign email July 31, 2024
Legislative Reference Bureau Ballot Initiative and Referendum in Wisconsin
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