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Shelly Willingham

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 23

Democrat

The proof:

Shelly 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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What to do now:

Thank Shelly 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.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Shelly

"Q: Folks have talked about abortion as an issue that could be brought up this session. What are your thoughts on that? A: I think that women have the right to make a decision about their own bodies. So I won't vote for anything that would inhibit them from making a decision."

Jan 11, 2024

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Voted Yes on H 190

Shelly 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

Shelly 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 19

Shelly 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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Sponsored H 1119

Shelly sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases, ahead of the possible overturn by the Supreme Court.

May 26, 2022

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Voted No on H 453

Shelly 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

Shelly 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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