Paladino is anti-abortion and favors adoption over abortion including in cases of rape or incest.Dicker, Fred (September 16, 2010). "GOP pols told to keep Paladino 'at arm's length'" . New York Post. Retrieved 16 September 2010. Abortion would not be a legislative priority if he were to be elected, but he would continue to personally advocate against abortion."Candidates Prepare for First NY Governor's Debate". Associated Press. Retrieved 17 October 2010. He opposes allowing minors to abort a pregnancy without the permission or notification of the minor's parents; he has also castigated lawmakers who have voted in favor of allowing late-term abortions past 24 weeks.
