While Kaine does not back overturning the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion, he is personally opposed to the practice and has backed controversial restrictions, such as parental ­notification laws and a ban on late-term abortions.

A range of groups supporting abortion rights, including EMILY’s List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood, declined to comment or did not respond to inquiries when asked if they had concerns about Kaine’s record on abortion — a silence that suggests there are Clinton picks they’d prefer to Kaine, who is reportedly being vetted for the position.

Tarina Keene, executive director of NARAL in Virginia, wrote in an email that Clinton is “the epitome of an unwavering champion of choice.”

“We hope she selects a vice presidential candidate who will continue her fight for reproductive freedom,” she added.

Asked if Kaine would fit that definition, Keene did not respond.