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Patricia “Tricia” Cotham

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 112

Republican

Patricia, formerly a pro-choice Democract, switched parties in 2023 and cast the deciding vote to ban abortion at 12 weeks, overriding the governor's veto.

The mixed signals:

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

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What to do now:

Tell Patricia how important it is that we codify the right to an abortion:

This legislator seems to believe that abortion rights are fine as-is, even after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

What to say:

Call your legislator and push them to vote to protect abortion rights. They may be open to switching positions if they hear enough from their constituents.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why it is important to you that the right to abortion be protected. Personal stories can help.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask if they will commit to voting against any legislation that will further limit access to abortion.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Patricia

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

Oct 16, 2024

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This legislator was honored as a 2023 Legislator of the Year by NC Values, an anti-abortion group.

Nov 9, 2023

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Three months after Ms. Cotham took office in January, she delivered a mortal shock to Democrats and to abortion rights supporters: She switched parties, and then cast a decisive vote on May 3 to override a veto by the state’s Democratic governor and enact a 12-week limit on most abortions — North Carolina’s most restrictive abortion policy in 50 years.…

Jul 30, 2023

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“Three months after Ms. Cotham took office in January, she delivered a mortal shock to Democrats and to abortion rights supporters: She switched parties, and then cast a decisive vote on May 3 to override a veto by the state’s Democratic governor and enact a 12-week limit on most abortions — North Carolina’s most restrictive abortion policy in 50 years.…”

Jul 30, 2023

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Voted Yes on H 190

Patricia 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

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

May 16, 2023

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Sponsored H 19

Patricia 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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“Now, more than ever we need leaders who will be unwavering and unapologetic in their support of abortion rights. I'll fight to codify Roe in the #ncga and continue my strong record of defending the right to choose.#ncpol #WomensRights #SCOTUS #Mecklenburg”

May 3, 2022

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