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- **Posted:** 2023-08-28T19:00:18.000+00:00
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his political team are devoting significant resources to gaining complete Republican control of the General Assembly this fall, hoping to enact a conservative agenda, including passing a new abortion ban, according to several sources familiar with the governor’s plans.

Passing a ban on abortion after 15 weeks would be a legislative priority for Youngkin if his party succeeds in the November legislative elections, sources familiar with his plans said. The governor and his campaign team believe that 15 weeks is a “consensus” limit that many Virginians across political ideologies can agree upon.

Virginia allows abortions up to 26 weeks and six days of pregnancy — through the first two trimesters — with exceptions in the third trimester if three physicians find the woman’s health is at risk. Earlier this year, Democrats prevented several anti-reproductive freedom legislation, including one that would have banned abortion after 15 weeks.

Virginia is the last state in the South without significant restrictions on abortion rights, and advocates see it as the next big battleground on the issue.

✍🏾️️: Gary Grumbach / NBC News
📸: Eva Russo / AP
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