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Joe John

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 40

Democrat

The proof:

Joe sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception and requires UNC campuses to make emergency contraception available on every campus.

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What to do now:

Thank Joe 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 Joe

Sponsored H 1001

Joe sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored H 977

Joe sponsored a bill requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the services provided by crisis pregnancy centers that receive state funds, including whether they advertise themselves as medical centers and whether they have certified medical professionals on staff.

May 1, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.

Apr 25, 2024

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Voted Yes on H 190

Joe 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 No on S 20

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

May 16, 2023

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Sponsored H 740

Joe sponsored a bill that penalizes advertising that a organization provides abortions or emergency contraceptives, when it does not do so.

Apr 18, 2023

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Sponsored H 670

Joe sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception and requires UNC campuses to make emergency contraception available on every campus.

Apr 18, 2023

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Sponsored H 19

Joe 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

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

May 6, 2021

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Voted No on S 359

Joe 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

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