Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin
via Glenn YoungkinVirginia does not have a trigger law and its Republican governor is a relative newcomer to politics. He ran as a practical conservative pledging to support Virginia’s parents on issues they care about most.
Speaking to The Washington Post, Youngkin said he would push for a 15 week abortion ban, but he would accept a compromise up to 20 weeks in order to work with the state’s Democrat legislators.
Youngkin also told the Post he would accept exceptions for rape, incest, and when the mother’s life is in danger.
He also issued a statement after the opinion was announced.
I’m proud to be a pro-life Governor and plan to take every action I can to protect life. The truth is, Virginians want fewer abortions, not more abortions. We can build a bipartisan consensus on protecting the life of unborn children, especially when they begin to feel pain in the womb, and importantly supporting mothers and families who choose life.
