The Republican nominee vying to be elected as governor in Nevada said he would fight against a national abortion ban if one was passed by Congress, arguing the decision should be left up to the states.
Joe Lombardo, who has advocated several anti-abortion policies and restrictions, maintained he would uphold state law that guarantees access to the procedure up until 24 weeks, emphasizing the matter should be decided by state voters. His comments come after Sen. Lindsey Graham announced he would propose legislation that would ban abortion nationally after 15 weeks.
Lombardo has campaigned as an anti-abortion Catholic, denouncing late-term abortions and"abortion on demand" as stances that are "wildly out of touch with Nevadans." However, the Republican has maintained he would uphold state law that allows the procedure, and he has vowed to ensure access to contraceptives, calling it"an essential part of healthcare and preventing unwanted pregnancies.