The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances

A local news story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Local News · the U.S. · October 17, 2026

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The candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.

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