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Lisa Grafstein

State Senator,
North Carolina Senate District 13

Democrat

The proof:

Lisa sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, and protecting the right to travel to another state for abortion or contraception.

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What to do now:

Thank Lisa for her 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.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Lisa

Reproductive Freedom For All endorsed this NC candidate in 2024.

Sep 9, 2024

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EMILY'S List, a pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.

May 28, 2024

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Sponsored S 909

Lisa sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment to codify the right to abortion as it existed before the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

May 15, 2024

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Sponsored S 848

Lisa sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, and protecting the right to travel to another state for abortion or contraception.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 859

Lisa sponsored a bill to redirect funding from the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship, a crisis pregnancy center group, and instead use the funds for maternal and infant health programs run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill would also establish new reporting requirements for crisis pregnancy centers.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 808

Lisa sponsored a bill that protects the right to use contraception and provides funding for the NC Medicaid Family Planning Program.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 838

Lisa sponsored a bill to develop training on implicit bias and inform patients of their rights in order to reduce Black maternal mortality.

May 2, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.

Apr 25, 2024

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Lillian's List, a North Carolina pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.

Jan 29, 2024

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Voted Yes on H 190

Lisa 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

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

May 16, 2023

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“Very helpful content on the real scope of SB20, the new abortion ban that passed last week with little time for analysis. #ncpol”

May 8, 2023

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Sponsored S 19

Lisa 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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“You know what constitutional right we still have? The Nineteenth Amendment. We have a little over 4 months to make sure we protect abortion rights in North Carolina. Let's get to work.”

Jun 24, 2022

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