Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.
Oct 16, 2024
Ray 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
Ray voted to pass a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
Ray sponsored a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Mar 30, 2021
Republican Ray Pickett, in what was dubbed “the battle of the Rays,” defeated Democratic incumbent Ray Russell. Pickett lambasted his opponent for opposing teacher pay raises in the budget and the pro-life “Born Alive” bill. Pickett accused Russell of looking out for the “liberal inside the beltway agenda.”
Feb 15, 2021