Dated, sourced statements and votes, and how they have changed.
0Position changes0 reversals1 unclear
None found in the statements reviewed below.
Reviewed 2026-10-19: news search for reported position changes (same depth for both major candidates in the race).
Statements or votes that appear at odds on the same issue but are not a clear contradiction. Shown for transparency; not included in the change count.
Earlier (Statement, 2011): “I need more pro-life women in the United States Senate to help me carry on this fight to protect the sanctity of life, and to make sure that we defend the rights of the unborn” NHPR, Oct 18, 2024
Later (Statement, Aug 2024): “We found a compromise here. It gives women the freedom [to get an abortion] up to six months. I respect that. I will not change it. So just to be clear to your listeners, if anyone sends me something more restrictive, I'll veto it.” NHPR, Oct 18, 2024
Why unclear: The earlier remark was about federal policy as a U.S. senator; the later pledge is about state law as governor.
Earlier record, not counted as a change: as a U.S. senator she called herself "conservative, pro-life" and in 2011 said "I need more pro-life women in the United States Senate to help me carry on this fight" (NHPR). Federal Senate votes vs. a pledge on state law as governor are different questions under our narrow-issue rule.
Quotes are as reported by each linked source. Sources checked Oct 19, 2026; weekly refresh Oct 20, 2026.
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