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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Sharp

Republican LePage says he would veto 15-week abortion ban

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who's seeking his old job back, said he’d veto a bill banning abortions at 15 weeks, delivering disappointing news to abortion opponents.

LePage provided the answer in a labored exchange Tuesday evening during the first debate of the governor's race with current Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and independent Sam Hunkler.

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