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James “Mike” Woodard

State Senator,
North Carolina Senate District 22

Democrat

The proof:

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.

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What to do now:

Thank Mike for his support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

What to say:

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.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

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The latest from Mike

“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

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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

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Voted Yes on H 190

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

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Voted No on S 20

Mike voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.

May 16, 2023

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Sponsored S 19

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

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Voted No on H 453

Mike voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Jun 10, 2021

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Voted No on S 405

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

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Voted No on S 359

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

Apr 15, 2019

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