"How the black community can't come together and see that and understand the fight against that, I don't know," he said. How the white community can't come together and see that and fight against it, I don't know either."
Q: On Contraception: Should employers be able to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if they disagree with it morally?
Q: On Healthcare: Should Planned Parenthood be eligible to receive public funds for non-abortion health services?
WALKER: I believe the only time abortion should be allowed is in the life or death circumstance
Source: 2022 North Carolina Senate campaign website PatMcCrory.com
Apr 22, 2021
Rett Newton:
States would need to enact legislation if Roe overturned
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN IF ROE V. WADE IS OVERTURNED? If overturned, then each state would need to pass legislation that protects women's reproductive health care.
At least 15 states and Washington, D.C., have enacted laws that would automatically keep abortion legal if Roe is overturned.
Source: The News & Observer on 2022 North Carolina Senate race
Apr 26, 2022
Roy Cooper:
No politicians in medical room telling doctor what to say
Cooper is the state's lawyer, so he's obligated to defend state laws even if he personally opposes them. So, for instance, though Cooper is considered a supporter of reproductive rights, he asked the US Supreme Court last month to review a federal
appeals court ruling that struck down a North Carolina law requiring abortion patients to view a narrated ultrasound image prior to the procedure.The appeals court ruled that the ultrasound law violates the First Amendment rights of physicians by
compelling delivery of ideological information that transforms "the physician into the mouthpiece of the state." But in petitioning the Supreme Court to take up the case, Cooper said the ultrasound law was consistent with the First Amendment as a
regulation of medical practice.
Just a few months earlier, though, Cooper spoke to a gathering of abortion rights supporters, criticizing state leaders "who want the voice of politicians in the medical examining room telling the doctor what to say."
Source: Huffington Post on 2016 North Carolina gubernatorial race
Apr 2, 2015
Sean Haugh:
No state nor federal government role in abortion
Neither candidate believes the federal government has a role in gay marriage or abortion. D'Annunzio opposes abortion because the victim "is a human being guaranteed a right to life just like
every other human being, and therefore under the Constitution every life is afforded the same right to life."Haugh said no level of government--state or federal--should have a role in those matters.
Setting aside morality and focusing on the economics of abortion, "Banning abortion works as well as banning alcohol, or drugs, or guns,"
Haugh said. "You're only going to make it more difficult for people. You just add more death and more violence."
Source: Carolina Journal on 2014 North Carolina Senate debate
Apr 8, 2014
Sean Haugh:
No role for government in regulating abortion
In the first ever US Senate Libertarian candidates forum, Haugh outlined several areas where his views contrasted with those of his opponent, Tim D'Annunzio, including:- Abortion (Haugh says there is no role for government in regulating it;
D'Annunzio asserts government should protect the rights of the unborn)
- The Drug War (Haugh would end it; D'Annunzio is ambivalent)
- US military intervention abroad (Haugh opposes it; D'Annunzio says there are circumstances where it is justified)
Source: 2014 North Carolina Senate campaign website, SeanHaugh.com
Jul 2, 2014
Ted Budd:
Obey God rather than man: I am 100% pro-life
My faith compels me to serve others, to love as Christ loved us, and to obey God rather than man. Politics doesn't have to be nasty and cruel. We should treat each other with respect, kindness, and love. But our faith doesn't ignore the crumbling walls
around us. Our faith asks us to step forward and advocate for policies that help families to thrive.I will evaluate each vote by its effect on families. I am 100% pro-life and pro-family. I will fight for the right to life of the unborn.
Source: 2016 North Carolina House campaign website TedBudd.com
Nov 8, 2016
Thom Tillis:
Require 24-hour information period before abortion
Tillis voted YEA on HB 854, Abortion Requirements: Bill Passed House, 71-48.Legislative summary:- Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires physicians to provide certain information at least 24 hours before an abortion is
performed.
- Requires physicians to provide certain information at least 24 hours prior to performing an abortion, including:
- Information about the medical risks associated with that particular abortion procedure;
-
A display of a real-time view of the fetus and heart tone monitoring that enables the pregnant woman to view her fetus or listen to the heartbeat of the fetus;
- Information about medical assistance benefits that may be available for prenatal care,
childbirth, and neonatal care;
- Information about how the father of the fetus is required to assist in the support of his child; and
- Information about alternatives to abortion, including keeping the baby or putting it up for adoption.
Source: North Carolina House voting records (Votesmart synopses)
Jun 8, 2011
Thom Tillis:
Human life begins at conception
Question topic: Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Tillis: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 North Carolina Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
Josh Stein:
I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom
Attorney General Josh Stein today challenged a decision that could restrict medication abortion access nationwide. Stein and a coalition of 24 attorneys general filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the court to stop a district court ruling from
taking effect while an appeal is ongoing. The ruling, if it took effect, would overturn the FDA's 23-year-approval of the medication abortion drug mifepristone. Unwinding FDA approval would drastically reduce women's access to safe abortion care and
ability to manage miscarriages, and trample states' authority to protect access to medical care for abortions."Medication abortion is safe and effective, and has been for decades," said Stein. "The medication is safer than Tylenol or Viagra.
This judge's decision is wrong on every level, and it takes away safe medical care for women, putting their health at risk. I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom so women in North Carolina can make decisions about their own bodies."
Source: 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial campaign: A.G. website
Apr 10, 2023
Dale Folwell:
Require 24-hour information period before abortion
Folwell voted YES on HB 854, Abortion Requirements: Legislative summary:Bill Passed House, 71-48.
Legislative summary:- Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires physicians to provide certain information at
least 24 hours before an abortion is performed.
- Requires physicians to provide certain information at least 24 hours prior to performing an abortion, including:
- Information about the medical risks associated with that particular abortion procedure;
- A display of a real-time view of the fetus and heart tone monitoring that enables the pregnant woman to view her fetus or listen to the heartbeat of the fetus;
- Information about medical assistance benefits that may be available for prenatal care,
childbirth, and neonatal care;
- Information about how the father of the fetus is required to assist in the support of his child; and
- Information about alternatives to abortion, including keeping the baby or putting it up for adoption.
Source: VoteSmart synopsis: North Carolina voting record HB854
Jun 8, 2011
Dale Folwell:
Pro-life, for exceptions for rape, incest, life of mother
On abortion, he says he is pro-life, though he supports exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother.
When asked if he would allow abortions at any period--like, say, six weeks--Folwell declined to answer.
Source: WFAE on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Apr 12, 2023
Josh Stein:
Allow ObamaCare state exchanges to provide abortion services
HB 730 Amends Abortion LawsLegislative summary:Bill Passed House (73-39); Sen. Josh Stein voted Nay. Highlights:- Prohibits "qualified" health plans offered through the State Health Insurance Exchange from providing
coverage for abortions except under certain circumstances including the following circumstances:
- When the life of the mother is endangered arising from the pregnancy;
- When the pregnancy is the result of rape; and
- When the pregnancy is the
result of incest.
- Specifies that health care providers are not required to perform or participate in abortion services on the basis of a moral, ethical, or religious objection.
-
Prohibits counties and cities from providing abortion coverage greater than that provided by the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees to county officers and employees.
Source: VoteSmart synopsis: North Carolina voting record HB730
May 16, 2013
Josh Stein:
Don't require 24-hour information period before abortion
Josh Stein voted NO on HB 854, Abortion Requirements: Legislative summary:Bill Passed House, 71-48.
Legislative summary:- Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires physicians to provide certain information at
least 24 hours before an abortion is performed.
- Requires physicians to provide certain information at least 24 hours prior to performing an abortion, including:
- Information about the medical risks associated with that particular abortion procedure;
- A display of a real-time view of the fetus and heart tone monitoring that enables the pregnant woman to view her fetus or listen to the heartbeat of the fetus;
- Information about medical assistance benefits that may be available for prenatal care,
childbirth, and neonatal care;
- Information about how the father of the fetus is required to assist in the support of his child; and
- Information about alternatives to abortion, including keeping the baby or putting it up for adoption.
Source: VoteSmart synopsis: North Carolina voting record HB854
Jun 8, 2011
Roy Cooper:
Respect doctor-patient relationship during pregnancy
SB20 Allows performing surgical abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in a hospital or an abortion clinic.Summary by CNN, 5/16: The bill--dubbed the "Care for Women, Children and Families Act"--bans any licensed physician from
performing surgical abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy. It provides exceptions in the case of rape and incest through 20 weeks of pregnancy or in the event of a "life-limiting anomaly" through 24 weeks.
Veto Message, 5/13: This
bill will create dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship, leading to harm for pregnant women and their families. With its medically unnecessary obstacles and restrictions, it will make abortion unavailable to many women, particularly
those with lower incomes, and those who live in rural areas."
Legislative Outcome: Vetoed by Gov. Cooper on May/14; Senate Veto override 30-20-0 May/16; House Veto override 72-48-0 on May/16/23.
Source: CNN on North Carolina voting records SB20
May 13, 2023
Mark Robinson:
Made wrong decision getting abortion, are adamantly pro-life
In March 2022, Robinson confirmed that he and his wife, Yolanda, decided to end her pregnancy with an abortion before they were married, saying they made the wrong decision. "This decision has been with us ever since. It's because of this
experience and our spiritual journey, that we are so adamantly pro-life," he said at the time. "The amount of children we've already killed in the womb in this nation is intolerable," Robinson said in his speech at the church.
Source: News & Observer on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Jul 24, 2023
Andy Wells:
I believe life begins at conception, but allow exceptions
I believe life begins at conception. I'm pro-life.
I would allow exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and when a mother's life is in danger.
Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com
Nov 3, 2023
Michael Morgan:
Women must have access to healthcare, abortion services
Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of gender: This is a simple & fair principle. Women require equal access to the economy and the workplace, the ability to decide if and when
to become pregnant, and the right to earn equal pay for equal work. They must have access to affordable healthcare, abortion services, and quality childcare, enabling them to participate fully in government, the corporate world, and the political sphere.
Source: 2024 North Carolina: MorganForGovernor.com(campaign website)
Oct 12, 2023
Mark Robinson:
No taxpayer funding for abortion providers
RIGHT TO LIFE:- Q: Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
A: My wife and I have experienced the difficult and painful experience of abortion before--this is part of what has made me so strongly prolife. I support
legislation that would restrict abortion after a heartbeat is detected, with protections for extreme situations such as rape, incest or when the life of the mother is in danger. - Q: Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards and
require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes?
A: Strongly Agree - Q: Do you support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide & euthanasia?
A: Strongly Disagree. I am prolife and oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia.
- Q: Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
A: Strongly Agree. I am opposed to taxpayer funding for abortion providers.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Mar 5, 2024
Josh Stein:
Defend women's rights to contraception, IVF or abortion
Abortion : Ban or legal?- Mark Robinson (R): Ban. In 2020 advocated for a complete ban, no exceptions. "I want North Carolina to be the most pro-life state in the nation.... Abortion is murder."
- Josh Stein (D):
Legal. Would "defend women's rights" to "contraception, IVF or abortion." Would "never stop fighting" for "women's reproductive freedom." Called "many" parts of NC's new abortion law "unconstitutional."
Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Aug 8, 2024
Mark Robinson:
Make N.C. the most pro-life state
Abortion : Ban or legal?- Mark Robinson (R): Ban. In 2020 advocated for a complete ban, no exceptions. In 2024 supports exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. "I want North Carolina to be the most
pro-life state in the nation.... Abortion is murder."
- Josh Stein (D): Legal. Would "defend women's rights" to "contraception, IVF or abortion." Would "never stop fighting" for "women's reproductive freedom."
Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Governor race
Aug 8, 2024
Tim Moore:
Allow ObamaCare state exchanges to provide abortion services
HB 730 Amends Abortion LawsLegislative summary:Bill Passed House (73-39); Rep. Tim Moore voted Nay. Highlights:- Prohibits "qualified" health plans offered through the State Health Insurance Exchange from providing
coverage for abortions except under certain circumstances including the following circumstances:
- When the life of the mother is endangered arising from the pregnancy;
- When the pregnancy is the result of rape; and
- When the pregnancy is the
result of incest.
- Specifies that health care providers are not required to perform or participate in abortion services on the basis of a moral, ethical, or religious objection.
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Prohibits counties and cities from providing abortion coverage greater than that provided by the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees to county officers and employees.
Source: VoteSmart synopsis: North Carolina voting record HB730
May 16, 2013
Tim Moore:
Require 24-hour information period before abortion
Tim Moore voted YES on HB 854, Abortion Requirements: Legislative summary:Bill Passed House, 71-48.
Legislative summary:- Vote to override a veto of a bill that requires physicians to provide certain information at
least 24 hours before an abortion is performed.
- Requires physicians to provide certain information at least 24 hours prior to performing an abortion, including:
- Information about the medical risks associated with that particular abortion procedure;
- A display of a real-time view of the fetus and heart tone monitoring that enables the pregnant woman to view her fetus or listen to the heartbeat of the fetus;
- Information about medical assistance benefits that may be available for prenatal care,
childbirth, and neonatal care;
- Information about how the father of the fetus is required to assist in the support of his child; and
- Information about alternatives to abortion, including keeping the baby or putting it up for adoption.
Source: VoteSmart synopsis: North Carolina voting record HB854
Jun 8, 2011
Michael Whatley:
Proud of anti-abortion activists defending sanctity of life
After the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Whatley said he was proud of the work of anti-abortion activists for defending "the sanctity of life" and electing pro-life candidates to Congress.
In 2024, he defended a party platform that said states were free to pass their own abortion laws and called for members to "oppose Late Term Abortion, while supporting mothers and policies that advance Prenatal Care, access to Birth Control, and IVF."
Source: The Assembly's Lucas Lin on 2026 North Carolina Senate race
Jul 31, 2025
Roy Cooper:
Vetoed bill banning abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Abortion-rights activists and voters watched on a plaza in the capital of Raleigh as Gov. Roy Cooper affixed his veto stamp to the bill in an unconventionally public display.
Source: Associated Press, "Veto," on 2026 North Carolina Senate race
May 13, 2023
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