This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.
Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.
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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.
Apr 25, 2024
Lillian's List, a North Carolina pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.
Jan 29, 2024
Ashton voted to pass a bill modifying provisions of the existing 12-week ban, including rules about in-person consent and when medication abortion can be used as a method.
Jun 27, 2023
Ashton voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
Ashton sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases before they were overturned by the Supreme Court.
Jan 25, 2023
Ashton voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
May 6, 2021
Ashton sponsored a bill increasing protections for pregnant and postpartum prisoners and banning guards from handcuffing them during labor and childbirth.
Apr 20, 2021
“We’re calling on our fellow legislators, governors, and the courts to stop these abortion bans and instead take action to ensure all people can access reproductive health care with dignity and respect, no matter where they live or the size of their bank account.”
May 23, 2019
Ashton voted against a bill that requires healthcare providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive during an abortion.
Apr 16, 2019