Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, what, if any, legal changes would you propose in Congress with regard to access to abortion?
U.S. Representative
Mary Peltola
Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative
I would support the codification of a woman’s right to complete health care including the right to abortion and contraception because I believe that every person has the right to quality affordable health care; women are no exception. They have the right to make decisions about their own health and bodies. In fact, 60% to 65% of Alaskans are pro-choice. I firmly believe that our country’s leadership should reflect the sentiments of their citizenry, so I will protect the privacy and freedom of Alaskans to make their own decision.
Sarah Palin
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative
I don’t foresee proposing any. The appropriate ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade returned the question of abortion to the states, where it belongs. Congress needs to let the people of each state, through their elected representatives, determine how they want to handle such laws. I’ve spoken innumerable times about my pro-life position and I’m excited to do what I can to help usher in a culture of life, love and compassion in our country, including continuing my pro-adoption advocacy.
Chris Bye
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative
None, there are bright people in each state that can figure out what their next step is. This ruling returns some degree of control to the states. A central planning power cannot meet the needs of a diverse country such as America. A one-size-fits-all series of regulations will indeed discriminate against someone. It is better for state governments to develop solutions closer to the issues than continued reliance upon D.C. politicians and bureaucrats. Local control, local accountability.
Nick Begich
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative
Under the 10th Amendment, “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” This important provision ensures that the federal government does not exceed its constitutional authority in administering laws and resultant regulations. Any law passed with respect to codifying Roe would lack constitutional authority under Dobbs as the Supreme Court has found that the constitution does not grant the federal government such powers.