Peter Range, CEO of Ohio Right to Life, has announced his resignation after two years in the position. Range did not provide specific details about the reasons for his departure but emphasized that the decision was not taken lightly. His departure comes at a time when Ohio Right to Life has been actively involved in fighting for anti-abortion legislation and restrictions in the state.
Range’s departure coincides with a shift in the Republican Party’s stance on abortion, which has caused concern among anti-abortion activists. He emphasized his commitment to abolishing abortion and advancing the anti-abortion cause in his resignation statement. Range had previously spoken out against a change in the GOP platform that moved away from a national abortion ban.
Members of the anti-abortion community have expressed uncertainty about the reasons for Range’s departure, with some pointing to logistical issues such as his commute from Toledo to Columbus. State Rep. Gary Click, who shares Range’s disappointment in the GOP’s change in stance on abortion, noted that the pro-life movement is entering a new era, where different strategies may be needed to advance their goals.
Range, inspired by his father’s experience with paralysis, has been a vocal advocate for the sanctity of life and the anti-abortion cause. His departure from Ohio Right to Life marks a significant change in leadership for the organization, which has been at the forefront of anti-abortion efforts in the state.
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