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James “Jay” Adams

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 96

Republican

The proof:

James sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment defining abortion as first-degree murder, a crime which carries the death penalty in North Carolina, and stating that anyone may use deadly force to defend the life of another.

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What to do now:

Tell James they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

Dive deeper:

The latest from James

Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.

Oct 16, 2024

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Voted Yes on H 190

James 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

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

May 16, 2023

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Rep. Jay Adams, a legislator from solidly Republican Catawba County, said he has mixed feelings on the issue and called it “a sobering moment.” While he identifies himself as pro-life, Adams also said, “I also have seen all of the ramifications of unwanted pregnancies over my lifetime, and I have a very broad view of the matter.” He added, “I recognize there are circumstances where people have extremely difficult decisions to make and I would prefer that they have some options, but I’m not on the other side of the thing where I think it’s wholesale ‘whatever you want to do’ up until birth of the child."

Jun 24, 2022

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Voted Yes on H 453

James 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 158

James sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment defining abortion as first-degree murder, a crime which carries the death penalty in North Carolina, and stating that anyone may use deadly force to defend the life of another.

Feb 24, 2021

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Voted Yes on S 359

James voted to pass a bill that requires healthcare providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive during an abortion.

Apr 16, 2019

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