Meet 9 Pro-Life Candidates Who Won Elections Tuesday
6. Greg Abbott, Texas Governor Reveals His Strength Against Pro-Choice Opposition
As pro-choice money flooded Texas, Greg Abbott’s strength won the day. (Texas Monthly)
In Summer 2013, the “pro-life law of the century” was hotly debated in the Texas State Legislature. Greg Abbott, attorney general under Governor Rick Perry, led the legal fight to ensure its enactment following the bill’s passage by a large bipartisan majority.
During that contentious time, when pro-choice advocates protested without civility, Abbott impressed the Houston Chronicle with his winsome answers on abortion policy: “Two sides try to fight each other, but in reality, our goal—our real goal—is to express a greater sense of love and inclusion and support for all life.”
Supporters poured over $36 million into the candidacy of Abbott’s opponent Wendy Davis. Following Abbott’s win by a 20-point margin, even the Texas Observer admitted: standing for abortion is “a difficult issue for Democrats in Texas.”
5. Saira Blair, America’s Youngest Elected Official Campaigned from Her Dorm Room
At 18 years old, West Virginia Delegate Saira Blair stands strong for life. (Blair for WV)
A college freshman running for statewide office caught the attention of national media even before she won. But what’s striking about Saira Blair is the depth of her conviction. Without the market-testing and consultants of larger campaigns, her pro-life statement of principles rings true.
“I believe that life begins at conception, so I consider abortion the act of taking human life,” she states. “We should not spend our tax dollars to fund such procedures. I’ve been blessed with life and I believe every child should have that same opportunity.”
Blairs plans to take a hiatus from her studies at West Virginia University next semester, to be present for the West Virginia House of Delegates’ 60-day legislative term.
4. Steve Daines, From Big Sky Country to Big Ideas on Protecting Life
Steve and Cindy Daines celebrate victory together with their kids. (Fairfield Citizen/AP)
After a successful business career involving international trade and two years in the U.S. House, Steve Daines has shown strong leadership on life—as revealed in a FactCheck.org post on his pro-life views.
While his opponent was endorsed by a prominent pro-abortion advocacy group, Daines co-sponsored the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which is designed to protect pre-born children capable of feeling pain in the womb.
3. Elise Stefanik, The Youngest Member of Congress Ever Elected
Elise Stefanik stands on a strongly pro-life platform (Washington Free Beacon)
It’s a win few thought possible: a 30 year-old, pro-life conservative representing liberal New York in Congress. With her small business experience, track record in crafting public policy, and endorsement from Susan B. Anthony List, Elise Stefanik has turned heads coast-to-coast by winning on principle.
In a spring debate against her Republican challenger, she made a point of calling herself “the only pro-life candidate” in the race; her opponent said he was pro-choice, but “would have a pro-life voting record in Congress.” New Yorkers, it seems, do not respond well to double-speak.
2. Ben Sasse, Nebraska’s New Senator Who Has Prayed in Front of Abortion Centers
Ben and Melissa Sasse raise their three children in Nebraska. (Sasse for Senate)
As a boy, he worked in Nebraska cornfields—and, with his mother, prayed for the ending of abortion in front of their local abortion center. Now Ben Sasse has been elected as Nebraska’s next U.S. senator.
He and his wife, Melissa, home-school their three children just a few miles from the town where he grew up.
1. Mary Fallin, Pro-Life Governor Leading in Public and Behind-the-Scenes
Mary Fallin stands with an Oklahoma family following a brutal tornado. (Wikimedia)
Governor Mary Fallin has served Oklahomans for over two decades—first as a member of the state House, then moving on to larger roles.
In her first term as governor, Fallin signed into law three significant pro-life bills that benefit the citizens of Oklahoma. As co-chair of the National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus, she offers her executive experience and Midwest wisdom in this volunteer role that helps connect the pro-life movement nationally.
After 10 years in communications/marketing at The Heritage Foundation and Focus on the Family, Josh M. Shepherd serves as Communications Manager at Bound4LIFE. He earned a degree in Business Marketing from the University of Colorado. Passionate about the next generation knowing the Father heart of God, Josh’s highest earthly honor is being husband to his lovely wife, Terri.
