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.
“ENDORSEMENT ALERT I'm proud to have earned the endorsement of @PPact. My debate on the infamous Motorcycle Vagina bill went viral, landing on both Maddow & ODonnell the same night! I'll always speak up& fight for reproductive choice & womens health. #ncsen22 #ncpol #DurhamNC”
Feb 6, 2024
A clip from Woodard's speech against a successful Republican effort to pass restrictions on abortion clinics in North Carolina by adding them to a motorcycle safety bill was featured on the Rachel Maddow show in July 2013. At the time, this law was jokingly referred to as the "motorcycle vagina bill," as mentioned in Mike's tweet above.
Feb 5, 2024
Mike 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 26, 2023
Mike voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
Mike 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
Mike voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Jun 10, 2021
Mike voted against a bill that requires healthcare providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive during an abortion.
May 11, 2021