A Cygnal poll of 1,000 Republican primary voters conducted February 8–10 found that more than 70% oppose the Biden-era policy allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be mailed without an in-person doctor visit. Support was strongest among self-identified Trump voters (77%) and Make America Healthy Again supporters (76%).

The polling comes as Republican lawmakers, including Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), and pro-life groups urge the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA to end the mail-order provision, which allows abortion drugs to reach red states where medication abortions are illegal. Pro-life leaders warn that failing to act could reduce enthusiasm among core GOP voters, potentially affecting midterm election turnout.

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said Thursday that “the abortion drug problem is an electoral problem in addition to a moral problem,” noting that nearly a third of primary voters reported decreased enthusiasm to vote if Republicans weaken pro-life policies. Another 34% said they would be less likely to volunteer for campaigns.

The poll also found that 80% of voters want the FDA to require in-person doctor visits for mifepristone, 72% oppose approving generics before completing safety studies, and 65% disapprove of HHS’s handling of the issue. Data shows tens of thousands of abortions in states such as Texas and Louisiana continue despite state-level protections, largely due to mail-order availability.

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales highlighted Trump-era achievements, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, enforcement of the Hyde Amendment, reinstatement of the Mexico City Policy, expanded child tax credits, and stricter FDA oversight of mifepristone. She emphasized that the administration “will continue to boldly advance policies that protect the most vulnerable among us and promote the growth and success of America’s families.”

Senator Hawley called on Congress to take a more active role in regulating mail-order abortion drugs, saying it is time for lawmakers to intervene rather than outsource enforcement to federal agencies.