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Francis “Frank” Iler

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 17

Republican

The proof:

Francis sponsored a bill banning abortions after embryonic cardiac activity is detected, which happens at around six weeks, with an exception for medical emergencies and no exceptions for rape or incest.

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What to do now:

Tell Francis how important abortion rights are to you:

This legislator has made their anti-choice position clear. They intend to enact laws that would further limit access to abortion.

What to say:

Call your legislator to share how important abortion rights are to you. While you're on the phone, try to gain a deeper understanding of their exact position.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why abortion rights are important to you.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask which abortion restrictions they are pushing for.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Francis

Voted Yes on H 190

Francis 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

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Voted Yes on S 20

Francis voted to pass a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.

May 16, 2023

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“WECT Newscaster: Republican state representative Frank Iler says he will work to restrict access to abortion. Frank: I’m all about freedom. But again, it’s not the baby’s fault. It’s freedom of children and even unborn babies.”

Jun 24, 2022

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Voted Yes on H 453

Francis voted to pass a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

May 6, 2021

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Sponsored H 453

Francis sponsored a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Mar 30, 2021

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Sponsored H 31

Francis sponsored a bill banning abortions after embryonic cardiac activity is detected, which happens at around six weeks, with an exception for medical emergencies and no exceptions for rape or incest.

Jan 28, 2021

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Sponsored H 54

Francis sponsored a bill banning the dilation and evacuation method of abortion as “dismemberment abortion.“

Feb 12, 2019

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