SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Republican nominee for governor in New Mexico is proposing a statewide referendum that could place new limitations on access to abortion. Mark Ronchetti is pitching the idea in a television ad. He has advocated for a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest and risk to the physical health of the mother. That’s in line with a proposal this week for a nationwide abortion ban from Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham voiced immediate opposition to her opponent's referendum proposal.
GOP candidate wants referendum on abortion in New Mexico
