Candidates Address Health and Abortion Policies

In the 8th Congressional District race of Northeast Wisconsin, Democrat Kristin Lyerly supports expanding the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing its importance in providing access to health insurance, while Republican Tony Wied recognizes its role but notes rising insurance costs. Regarding abortion, Lyerly views it as a personal healthcare decision, contrasting with Wied's belief that it should be a states' rights issue. In New York's 24th District, Republican Claudia Tenney is pro-life with some exceptions, whereas Democrat David Wagenhauser opposes federal interference in abortion decisions. Additionally, in Illinois' 3rd District, Republican John Booras agrees with the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision to leave abortion laws to states, while Democrat Delia Ramirez advocates for codifying Roe v. Wade to protect reproductive rights nationally. Meanwhile, the Salina League of Women Voters is facilitating voter engagement through forums and informational resources for Kansas' local and federal candidates.