Part of: Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Mace tells Face the Nation she supports rape exceptions: 'I am pro-life, but I do support exceptions for rape. I'm a rape victim myself'
On CBS Face the Nation on May 8, 2022, Mace said she is pro-life but supports rape and incest exceptions to abortion bans, citing her own experience as a rape survivor.
On May 8, 2022, appearing on CBS Face the Nation in the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson, Mace said:
"I am pro-life, but I do support exceptions for rape. I'm a rape victim myself. … she should make that decision with her doctor and between her and her God."
The interview came as Republicans debated how to handle the political fallout of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
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April 11, 2024 · DispatchMace on CNN endorses state-by-state abortion votes: 'Every state should put this issue on the ballot. Let the people decide'
On CNN on April 11, 2024, Mace endorsed a state-by-state approach to abortion policy and called Arizona's 1864 abortion ban 'a terrible law.'
September 3, 2023 · DispatchMace tells CNN's Dana Bash: 'we cannot be assholes to women'
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April 30, 2023 · DispatchMace says DeSantis six-week abortion ban 'isn't the way to change hearts and minds. It's not compassionate.'
On April 30, 2023, Mace criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's six-week abortion ban as uncompassionate toward rape and incest victims, calling a 15-to-20 week ban with exceptions the 'sweet spot.'
April 23, 2023 · DispatchMace warns Republicans on ABC: 'We're going to lose huge if we continue down this path of extremities'
On ABC's This Week on April 23, 2023, Mace urged Republicans to find middle ground on abortion messaging, warning that the party would suffer major electoral losses if it continued on an extreme path.
July 19, 2022 · DispatchMace on Respect for Marriage Act: 'If gay couples want to be as happily or miserably married as straight couples, more power to them'
On July 19, 2022, Mace tweeted in support of the Respect for Marriage Act after voting yes as one of 47 House Republicans, making a self-deprecating joke about her own multiple marriages, a stance she publicly reversed in October 2025.