Republican state lawmakers in Pennsylvania are trying to push through legislation that would put the right to an abortion on the ballot in an upcoming election, making it a referendum that voters decide.
In Pennsylvania, Republican lawmakers have for years tried to limit abortion access. Wolf has vetoed several pieces of legislation that passed on party lines in the past seven years.
"Since taking office, there have been six different anti-abortion bills introduced by members of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly," Wolf said. ”I have vetoed three of those bills placed on my desk for signature and vowed to veto the rest. Yet, members continue to advance additional legislation that would restrict access to abortions in the commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania governor's race will be one of several across the country closely watched by advocates on both sides of abortion debate. Other states' gubernatorial elections, like Wisconsin, Michigan and Kansas, are also expected to be on the frontline in the ongoing campaign for and against abortion rights this year.