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- National Right to Life on the Election of Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025WASHINGTON – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has taken the name Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. The following is a statement from Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life: The pro-life movement would not have the strong presence it has today if it were not […]
- National Right to Life Vice President Tony Lauinger and Dr. Phyllis Lauinger Awarded the Evangelium Vitae Medal May 7, 2025WASHINGTON – The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame awarded National Right to Life Vice President Tony Lauinger and his wife, Phyllis Lauinger, M.D., its Evangelium Vitae Medal. Tony Lauinger is State Chairman of Oklahomans For Life and Vice President of National Right to Life. Phyllis Lauinger, M.D., […]
- ADVISORY: 54th Annual National Right to Life Conference Begins Friday, June 20, in Kansas City April 30, 2025WASHINGTON – On Friday, June 20, National Right to Life’s 54th annual conference begins at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park in Overland Park, Kansas. During the 2-day conference, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from dozens of speakers in a variety of breakout sessions and general sessions. WHAT: 54th Annual […]
- National Right to Life: President Trump’s Pro-Life Accomplishments in the First 100 Days April 29, 2025WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, National Right to Life praises the work the president has done on behalf of the right to life. “We thank President Trump for his steadfast commitment to the right to life,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “President Trump and Vice President […]
- The Abortion Pill: Study of Insurance Data Shows Serious Adverse Events Higher than Claimed April 28, 2025WASHINGTON — Research released by the Ethics and Public Policy Center shows that mifepristone abortions have a complication rate far higher than the abortion industry admits. “Every time pro-lifers want to challenge safety claims made about the abortion pill mifepristone, abortion advocates and their loyal media allies like to quote the claim of the drug’s […]
- National Right to Life Mourns the Loss of Retired Executive Director David N. O’Steen, Ph.D. April 25, 2025WASHINGTON — National Right to Life deeply mourns the passing of David N. O’Steen, Ph. D., who led the organization from 1984 to 2022. “There are likely millions alive today because of Dr. David O’Steen’s influence and guidance,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “He was a humble man known for his quiet and […]
- National Right to Life on the Death of Pope Francis April 21, 2025WASHINGTON — National Right to Life joins with millions of faithful worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis who was a staunch defender of life. “Pope Francis, like his predecessors, was a strong advocate for the value and dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death,” said Carol Tobias, president of National […]
- National Right to Life on Guttmacher’s 2024 Abortion Numbers April 15, 2025WASHINGTON— The Guttmacher Institute today released their estimates for the number of abortions in the United States in 2024. The following is a statement from Randall K. O’Bannon, Ph.D., director of Education and Research for National Right to Life: This isn’t the old Guttmacher report that surveys every clinic and tracks down every abortionist. Guttmacher […]
- National Right to Life Endorses Pro-Life Senator Lindsey Graham for Re-election to the U.S. Senate March 31, 2025WASHINGTON— National Right to Life today announced its endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham for re-election to the United States Senate from South Carolina. “National Right to Life is pleased to endorse Lindsey Graham for re-election to the U.S. Senate,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “We are grateful for Senator Graham’s firm […]
- Pro-Life Americans from Across the U.S. Want Congress to #DefundPlannedParenthood March 27, 2025WASHINGTON – Over 300 pro-lifers met with members of Congress today urging them to defund the abortion industry. This followed a letter signed by more than 150 pro-life organizations sent to members of Congress urging them to prevent taxpayer funds from being used to support Big Abortion. The following is a statement by Carol Tobias, […]
Pro-Life Candidates Fare Well in WV Primary
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The West Virginians for Life Political Action Committee (WVL-PAC) endorsed in 114 races in the May 14 West Virginia primary. Of the 114 races where the WVL-PAC made endorsements, there were 99 victories (87%). In the 15 cases where the WVL-PAC-endorsed candidates did not prove to be successful, at least seven winners returned pro-life surveys.
To no one’s surprise, Donald Trump is the presidential nominee coming in at 88%. Jim Justice won the U.S. Senate race by a 61% to 27% margin, which was true to polling. Incumbent U.S. Representative-1st District Carol Miller won her reelection bid 63% to 37%. Riley Moore is the nominee in the fall for U.S. Representative-2nd District.
Continuing a “changing of the guard” in the Board of Public Works, Governor nominee Patrick Morrisey will go up against pro-abortion Democrat Steve Williams in the November 5 general election. JB McCuskey won the Attorney General nomination race by 20 percentage points. The Secretary of State nominee is Kris Warner, whose nearest challenger was beaten by 50,000 votes. Pro-life Mark Hunt is the Auditor nominee. Uncontested candidate Larry Pack is the State Treasurer-elect and incumbent Kent Leonhardt moves on to defend his role as Agriculture Commissioner in November.
With the election of Supreme Court Division 1 winner Haley Bunn and Division 2 winner Charles Trump, the SCOWV make-up will change from 3-2 to 4-1 in favor of families. WVL-PAC endorsed Elgine McArdle lost in her bid for Intermediate Court of Appeals to S. Ryan White.
Pro-life Senate President Craig Blair lost the Republican nomination to pro-life challenger Tom Willis in the 11th Senatorial District. “Senate President Craig Blair was instrumental in the passing of numerous pieces of pro-life legislation over his years in office,” said WVFL Legislative Director Sadie Keaton. “Many lives have been saved because of his steadfast commitment to the unborn. Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Some highlights of the evening included two victories. One was pro-life challenger Chris Rose (61%) defeating incumbent Mike Maroney (39%) in Senate District 2. The other was Stanley Adkins in House District 49 defeating incumbent Heather Tully.
The following quote can be attributed to Wanda Franz, Ph.D., president of West Virginians for Life PAC: “The PAC works to support pro-life candidates from both parties. The overwhelming pro-life successes in this election are, in part, due to voters’ desires to elect legislators at both the federal and state levels, who reflect their values regarding the dignity of each human life. West Virginians for Life looks forward to seeing increased support for pro-life candidates in the general election in November.”
West Virginians for Life, the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, is the state’s largest pro-life group with more than 25 local pro-life chapters. West Virginians for Life works through education, legislation, and political action to protect those threatened by abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia.
