This legislator seems to believe that abortion rights are fine as-is, even after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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.
This legislator was honored as a 2023 Legislator of the Year by NC Values, an anti-abortion group.
Nov 9, 2023
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
“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
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
Patricia voted to pass a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
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
“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