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Counted position changes
Reviewed 2026-10-19: news search for reported position changes (same depth for both major candidates in the race).
1. Whether abortion should be legal (change)
Earlier (Statement, 2010): “Abortion should never be legal.” CNN, Jul 23, 2026
Later (Statement, 2023): “It's a deeply personal decision that does not belong to the government or a politically motivated Supreme Court – it belongs to Mainers” CNN, Jul 23, 2026
He has said publicly that he changed his view ("I was wrong").
Statements over time
Whether abortion should be legal
- Statement2010 (Maine Right to Life candidate questionnaire (state Senate reelection); chose the answer): “Abortion should never be legal.” CNN, Jul 23, 2026
- Statement2023 (As Maine Senate president, co-sponsoring a law allowing medically necessary abortions after viability): “It's a deeply personal decision that does not belong to the government or a politically motivated Supreme Court – it belongs to Mainers” CNN, Jul 23, 2026
- StatementJul 28, 2026 (MSNBC "Morning Joe," on his earlier position): “I was wrong. But I'm very proud of my record over the last decade or more fighting for access across the state.” Portland Press Herald, Jul 28, 2026
Quotes are as reported by each linked source. Sources checked Oct 19, 2026; weekly refresh Oct 20, 2026.