With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more voters than ever view abortion as a key issue for presidential elections.
According to a May KFF poll, 30% of voters say they will "only vote for a candidate who shares their views on abortion."
The poll also found that a plurality 31% of voters believe that abortion should be "legal in all or most cases." (KFF)
The 2024 GOP field has been divided on the issue so far: many support state-level bans, but disagree about a federal ban.
Where do the 2024 Republican presidential candidates stand on a federal abortion ban? Here's what they've said so far.
1. Frontrunner former Pres. Trump indicated to WMUR-TV in April that he supported a 15-week federal abortion ban.
Trump: "We're gonna get it done. I know the issue very well. I think I know the issue better than most."
2. Former VP Mike Pence, who is set to announce his 2024 campaign on Wed., supports a total federal ban on abortion.
In 2022, Pence told far-right news outlet Breitbart News that he would "not rest" until abortion was banned nationwide.
3. FL Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban into law in April; he's yet to say if he supports a national ban.
Florida's abortion ban has exceptions for victims of rape and incest up to 15 weeks with documentation. (NYT)
5. Former SC Gov. Nikki Haley has been vague on abortion so far, refusing to stake a specific position on the issue.
Haley delivered a campaign speech on abortion in April and called for a "national consensus" on abortion bans.
SBA Pro-Life America confirmed to the Washington Post in April that Haley privately committed to a 15-week federal ban.
6. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott told WMUR-TV in April that he "definitely" supports a 20-week federal ban on abortion.
According to the WaPo, Scott has also committed to signing a 15-week abortion ban into law if passed by Congress.
7. Vivek Ramaswamy told Fox News in April that he was pro-life but didn't support federal abortion bans. (WaPo)