¶ Overview
Perry Johnson was “unapologetically” an anti-abortion extremist, who believed life began at conception and supported a six-week abortion ban. Perry Johnson, a self-described “proud pro-life husband,” said he opposed abortion exceptions for rape and incest, and claimed “the right to life comes from God, not government.”
¶ Perry Johnson Said He Was “Unapologetically Pro-Life,” Opposed Abortion Exceptions, And Supported A Six-Week Abortion Ban
¶ Perry Johnson Supported A Six-Week Abortion Ban And Said He Would “Never Compromise” His Anti-Abortion Views
¶ Perry Johnson Supported A Six-Week Abortion Ban That Trump Called “Too Harsh,” And Said He Would “Never Compromise” His Anti-Abortion Extremism
2023: Perry Johnson Criticized Trump For Calling A Six-Week Abortion Ban “Too Harsh” And Said He Would “Never Compromise” His Anti-Abortion Views. According to Perry Johnson’s Twitter, “I urge President Trump to reconsider his position on this issue. The true threat we’re facing comes from radical Democrats, who proudly support abortion up to 38 weeks in many blue states. I am proudly pro-life and can promise voters I will never compromise my views.”
[Twitter, @PJQualityGuru, 5/15/23]
¶ Perry Johnson’s Campaign Said He Believed “The Right To Life Comes From God, Not Government” While Expressing Support For An Abortion Ban
2022: Perry Johnson’s Campaign Released A Statement Saying Perry Johnson Understood “That The Right To Life Comes From God – Not Government,” While Expressing Support For An Abortion Ban. According to WXYZ, “Other candidates echo his support for a ban on abortions. Gubernatorial GOP Candidate Perry Johnson’s campaign released a statement saying in part, ‘Perry Johnson, channeling our country’s founding fathers, understands that the right to life comes from God—not government.’” [WXYZ, 5/4/22]
¶ Perry Johnson Opposed Abortion Exceptions For Rape And Incest And Declared “Life Begins At Conception”
2022: Perry Johnson Opposed Abortion Exceptions For Rape And Incest, Saying “Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right.” According to CBS News, “Speaking briefly with reporters after telling a crowd of about 75 people about his life and answering prerecorded questions, Johnson appeared to oppose abortion exceptions for cases of rape and incest, saying: ‘Two wrongs don't make a right. I am pro-life.’” [CBS News, 2/24/22]
2022: Perry Johnson Said He Was “Pro-Life,” Said “Life Begins At Conception,” And Opposed Abortion Unless The Mother’s Life Was At Risk. According to Detroit News, “‘The reality is that I am pro-life … life begins at conception and unless the mother’s life is at risk, I cannot accept abortion,’ said Johnson.” [Detroit News, 5/12/22]
¶ Perry Johnson Said He Was “Unapologetically Pro-Life”
As Of February 2026, Perry Johnson Described Himself As A “Proud Pro-Life Husband.” According to WXYZ, “Johnson describes himself as a proud pro-life husband and father, who wants to build a better future for our kids, and he said no one is better qualified to be governor.”[WXYZ, 2/12/26]
2022: Perry Johnson Said He Was “Unapologetically Pro-Life.” According to Perry Johnson’s Facebook page, “I am unapologetically pro-life. Life is the most precious thing on this earth. When our founders declared independence from England, they made a bold and true statement that the right to ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ are not given by government, but rather, from our creator. That means they are guaranteed.”
[Facebook, Perry Johnson, 4/15/22]