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Walter Stapleton

State Representative,
New Hampshire House District Sullivan 6

Republican

The proof:

Walter sponsored a bill that bans abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is around 6 weeks. It includes exceptions to prevent death or serious risk of bodily impairment.

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What to do now:

Tell Walter they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Walter

Voted No on HCR 11

Walter voted against a resolution in support of mifepristone and medication abortion access.

Feb 15, 2024

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Voted No on CACR 23

Walter voted against a constitutional amendment that would protect the right to abortion up to 24 weeks.

Feb 1, 2024

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Voted No on HB 271

Walter voted against a bill that fully repeals the current 24 week abortion ban.

Mar 23, 2023

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Voted No on HB 224

Walter voted against a bill that repeals the criminal and financial penalties that could be imposed upon doctors from the current abortion ban.

Mar 23, 2023

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Sponsored HB 582

Walter sponsored a bill that requires the collection and reporting of data for abortions performed in the state.

Jan 11, 2023

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Endorsed by the NH Right to Life PAC, an anti-abortion group. They endorse candidates when: "A candidate has affirmed that they are strongly pro-life through a survey or voting record. We believe endorsed candidates will defend all human life without exception."

Nov 8, 2022

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Voted No on HB 1609

Walter voted against a bill that creates an exception to the 24 week abortion ban in cases of fetal abnormalities incompatible with life, and clarifies that the pre-abortion ultrasound requirement only applies if the fetus is at least 24 weeks.

Mar 31, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 1080

Walter voted to pass a bill that grants health care providers the right to object to participating in an abortion or sterilization, or providing contraception.

Mar 16, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 1625

Walter voted to pass a bill that repeals the right of reproductive centers to create protest-free “buffer zones” outside their clinics.

Mar 16, 2022

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Sponsored HB 1625

Walter sponsored a bill that repeals the right of reproductive centers to create protest-free “buffer zones” outside their clinics.

Dec 22, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1477

Walter sponsored a bill that bans abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is around 6 weeks. It includes exceptions to prevent death or serious risk of bodily impairment.

Dec 3, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1181

Walter sponsored a bill providing self-proclaimed biological fathers a legal pathway to prevent mothers from obtaining abortion services.

Nov 17, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 2

Walter voted to pass a bill that bans abortion after 24 weeks, except in medical emergencies, and restricts state funding for abortions.

Apr 7, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 625

Walter voted to pass a bill that bans all abortions after 24 weeks. It includes an exception for medical emergencies.

Feb 26, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 233

Walter voted to pass a bill that grants the right to medically appropriate life-preserving treatment to any infant born alive, including one born during an abortion.

Feb 26, 2021

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Sponsored HB 625

Walter sponsored a bill that bans all abortions after 24 weeks. It includes an exception for medical emergencies.

Jan 14, 2021

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Sponsored HB 233

Walter sponsored a bill that establishes a committee made up of house and senate members to study the right of any infant born alive to medical treatment.

Jan 9, 2021

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Sponsored HB 233

Walter sponsored a bill that grants the right to medically appropriate life-preserving treatment to any infant born alive, including one born during an abortion.

Jan 9, 2021

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