Other useful sites (not affiliated with LifeTree):
    NC Right To Life PAC web site: www.ncrtlpac.bizland.com
    NC Christian Coalition web site: www.nccc.hsnc.com
    Wake County (NC) Christian Coalition web site: members.aol.com/wakecc/
    NC State Board of Elections web site: www.sboe.state.nc.us
    Wake County (NC) Board of Elections web site: web.co.wake.nc.us/bordelec/

To: Friends of LifeTree
From: LifeTree
Date: November 2, 2000
Subject: "Pass it Along" regarding NC State Elections on Nov. 7, 2000

We have been gathering some information on the candidates to help educate the friends of LifeTree about the upcoming elections. Please pass this information along to your friends, or they may visit us on the web at www.burtonsys.com/ltree.html. For those who want to receive legislative updates when the legislature returns in January, just send email addresses to LIFETREE_MAIL@YAHOO.COM (LifeTree_mail@yahoo.com).

First and foremost, as the election draws near we ask that you pray for an increase in the number of pro-life legislators and elected officials. Then, consider doing a small act of sacrifice on election day, i.e., forgoing sweets, performing an act of kindness, spending five minutes in prayer for the candidates, etc.  

We have tried to collect information on each major candidate in contested state races. Contested judgeships and third parties are generally omitted. Statewide races are listed first, followed by the NC House and the NC Senate races. Information is presented district by district in alphabetical order. You may want to cut and paste the races that pertain to your geographic area and omit the others.

This symbol   [t]   indicates endorsement by a pro-life PAC, which is strong evidence of opposition to abortion.
This symbol   [n]   indicates endorsement by (or contributions to) a "pro-choice" PAC, which is strong evidence of support for abortion on demand.
This symbol   [t]   indicates other evidence of opposition to abortion on demand.
This symbol   [n]   indicates other evidence of support for abortion on demand.

We quote the following statements from three North Carolina political action committees (PACs).

I. From the web site of the North Carolina chapter of the National Organization for Women (NC NOW) to explain their purpose:
"We envision a world where patriarchal culture and male dominance no longer oppress us or our earth" ... "We are committed to a feminist ideology and reaffirm our historic commitment to gaining equality for women, assuring safe, legal and accessible abortion and full reproductive freedom" ... "NOW holds that access to safe and legal abortion, to effective birth control, and to reproductive health and education are matters of life and death, not mere matters of choice" ... "Through its political action committee (PAC), North Carolina NOW endorses political candidates and supports women and men who support our goals."   (see http://www.rtpnet.org/ncnow/)   [n]

II. From a statement submitted by Lillian's List of North Carolina to the State Board of Elections to explain their purpose:
"We support pro-choice Democratic women for public office in North Carolina"   [n]

III. From the web site of the North Carolina Right to Life (NCRTL) to explain their purpose:
"We support the legal protection of all innocent human life from fertilization until natural death. We therefore oppose abortion, infanticide and euthanasia."   (see http://www.ncrtl.org/)   [t]

LifeTree gathered information on several indicators to measure the candidates' willingness to defend life. They include:
A. Endorsements from NC NOW in 1998 and 2000   [n] (click)
B. Contributions to, receipts or endorsements from Lillian's List during the current election cycle   [n] (click)
C. Endorsements from NC Right to Life (NCRTL) in 2000   [t] (click)
D. Vote on the Informed Consent (Woman's Right to Know) Bill (H536) in the NC House in 1997
E. Co-Sponsorship of the Ban on Partial Birth Abortion Bill (S536) in the NC Senate in 1997   [t] (click)
F. Co-Sponsorship of the Parental Consent Bill (H481) in the NC House in 1995   [t] (click)
G. Co-Sponsorship of the Parental Consent Bill (S735) and Informed Consent (Woman's Right to Know) Bill (S734) in the NC Senate in 1995   [t] (click)
H. Assorted historical information on decisions of Committee Chairs, Sponsors of Amendments, Major Sponsors, Co-Sponsorships and votes on other bills relating to the life issue, Statements to LifeTree, Information on the Web, etc.

SOME BILL HISTORY:

--- In 1999, several pro-life bills were introduced including Abortion Clinic Certification (H1063), which was a bill to upgrade the certification standards of abortion clinics, a Woman's Right to Know (Informed Consent) Bill (H1064), and two bills to Ban Partial Birth Abortions (S349 and H1066). Only the clinic certification bill was discussed in committee and all were held up in committee until the end of the biennium. All of these bills were opposed by the abortion industry.

--- In 1999, a bill (S90) to Mandate Coverage of Contraceptive Drugs and Devices (which act as abortificients at times) became law.

--- In 1997, a Woman's Right to Know (Informed Consent) Bill (H536) and a bill to Ban Partial Birth Abortions (H303) passed the NC House, but both were held up in a Senate committee until the end of the biennium. The Senate introduced their own version of a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions (S536), which also died in committee. These bills were opposed by the abortion industry.

--- In 1995, a Parental Consent Bill (H481) passed both the House and the Senate. Parental Consent (S735) and Informed Consent (S734) bills were also introduced in the Senate but were held up in committee. Only H481 became law. These bills were designed to reduce the number of abortions in North Carolina. The bills were opposed by the abortion industry.

--- In 1993, a No Obstruction of Health Facilities Bill (S873), making it illegal to conspire to block access to facilities which perform abortions, became law. This bill was supported by the abortion industry. The bill created special legal obstacles for pro-life demonstrators, which do not apply to people protesting about other issues.

STATEWIDE RACES
(Council of State)

GOVERNOR

Michael Easley – His campaign contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

Richard Vinroot – His Website states he is for Parental Consent, Woman's Right to Know, a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions, but is not for a Constitutional Amendment to make abortions illegal.
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Betsy Cochrane – Co-Sponsor of a bill to Ban Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Beverly Perdue – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Dan Boyce – Stated to LifeTree that he would enforce both the current Parental Consent Law and a constitutionally valid Ban on Partial Birth Abortions   [t] (click)

Roy Cooper – As former NC Senator, Co-Sponsor of No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)
– As former NC Senator, proposed a floor amendment which failed that would have diluted Parental Consent in 1995   [n] (click)

TREASURER

Henry McKoy – As former NC Senator, Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Stated to LifeTree that he based his 1996 Senate campaign on banning Partial Birth Abortions   [t] (click)

Richard Moore – As former state Representative, voted for the No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

Mike Causey – Stated to LifeTree that he is against the widespread coverage of abortions in health insurance policies and is against contraceptive mandates   [t] (click)

Jim Long – Did not respond to our phone calls.

COMMISSIONER OF LABOR

Doug Berger – Stated to LifeTree that he is against Partial Birth Abortions

Cheri Berry – As a former NC Representative, introduced a floor amendment which was added to the Ban on Partial Birth Abortion Bill in 1997 that allowed for a "health of the mother" exception. The weakened bill was never heard in a Senate committee.   [n] (click)
– Outspoken opponent of Parental Consent, Informed Consent, and Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion while in NC House   [n] (click)

SECRETARY OF STATE

Harris Blake – Stated to LifeTree that he believes life is a gift and should be respected, and he is in favor of abortion only in rare cases, such as when the life of the mother is endangered.   [t] (click)

Elaine Marshall (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

STATE AUDITOR

Ralph Campbell (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

Les Merritt – Stated to LifeTree that he is pro-life and against abortion on demand   [t] (click)

NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT 2   Beaufort, Craven (Part), Hyde and Pitt (Part)

Stan Deatherage – Stated to LifeTree that he is 100 percent pro-life   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Zeno Edwards (Incumbent) – Co-Chaired a committee that failed to bring Abortion Clinic Certification to a vote in 1999   [n] (click)
– As former NC Representative, Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 9   Greene (Part) and Pitt (Part)

Wayne Holloman – Stated to LifeTree that he is a Pro-Life Conservative   [t] (click)

Marian McLawhorn (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 10   Duplin (Part), Jones (Part) and Onslow (Part)

Sherwood Fountain – From the Vote-Smart Website he is for a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions and a ban on public funding of organizations that advocate for abortion   [t] (click)

Russell Tucker (Incumbent) – No information available

DISTRICT 11   Lenoir (Part) and Wayne (Part)

Phil Baddour (Incumbent/Majority Leader) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Willie Starling – Stated to LifeTree that he is pro-life   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 12   Onslow (Part), Pender (Part) and Sampson (Part)

Ted Brown – Stated to LifeTree that he is pro-life and supports a ban on public funding for abortions   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Nurham Warwick (Incumbent) – Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 15   Wake (Part)

Sam Ellis (Incumbent) -- Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Thomas Hunt – No information available

DISTRICT 19   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Harnett, Lee and Sampson (Part)

Leslie Cox (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)

Don Davis (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Bobby Ray Hall – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Larry Upchurch – No information available

DISTRICT 22   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Franklin (Part), Granville (Part), Halifax (Part), Person, Vance (Part)

Gordon Allen (Incumbent) – From Vote-Smart Website believes that abortion should be legal only in 1^st trimester and in the cases of rape, incest or life of mother

Jim Crawford, Jr (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Audrey Smith – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 24   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Chatham (Part) and Orange (Part)

Rod Chaney – Stated to LifeTree that he is 100 percent pro-life   [t] (click)

Joe Hackney (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Verla Insko (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

William Towne – Stated to LifeTree he supports abortion in limited cases but is not for abortion as a means of birth control

DISTRICT 25   (VOTE FOR UP TO 3)   Alamance, Caswell, Orange (Part) and Rockingham (Part)

Cary Allred (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– From Vote-Smart Website is for Woman's Right to Know and a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Nelson Cole (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Danny Davis – No information available

John Glenn – No information available

Bert Jones – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

W. B. Teague, Jr (Incumbent) – From Vote-Smart Website says he believes that abortion should be legal in cases of rape, incest or life of mother   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 26   Guilford (Part)

Alma Adams (Incumbent) – Received money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Jim Rumley – From Vote-Smart Website is for legal abortion in the cases of rape, incest and life of mother, supports a ban on Partial Birth Abortions and a ban on public funding of organizations that advocate for abortions   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 27   Davidson (Part) and Guilford (Part)

John Blust – As former NC Senator, Co-Sponsored Ban on Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Steve Wood (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent Bill in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 31   Moore (Part)

Ellen Crews – From Vote-Smart Website says that abortion should always be legal   [n] (click)

Richard Morgan (Incumbent/Minority Leader) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 34   Union (Part)

Max Melton (Incumbent) – No information available

Fern Shubert – As former house member, voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– From Vote-Smart Website is for Woman's Right to Know, Ban on Partial Birth Abortions, and legal abortion in cases of rape, incest or life of mother   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 35   Rowan (Part)

Lorene Coates – Received contribution from Lillian's List   [n] (click)

Charlotte Gardner (Incumbent) – Major Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 36   Mecklenburg (Part)

Jim Black (Incumbent/Speaker) – No information available

Cheryl Jones – Stated to LifeTree she is pro-life and will work to promote respect for all life   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 38 Guilford (Part) and Randolph (Part)

Harold Brubaker (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Tommy Lawrence – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 40   (VOTE FOR UP TO 3)   Alleghany, Ashe, Stokes, Surry and Watauga

Rex Baker (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Gene Wilson (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Dannie Hense – From Vote-Smart Website is for abortion only in the 1^st trimester, a buffer zone, and legal abortions in cases of rape, incest and life of mother

Bill Hiatt (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Jim Reeves – No information available

DISTRICT 42   Iredell (Part)

Wayne Kahl – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Franklin Mitchell (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 45   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Catawba (Part), Gaston (Part) and Lincoln (Part)

David Clark, Jr – From Vote-Smart Website is for a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions, legal abortions in cases of rape, incest or life of mother, and supports prohibition of using public funds to promote abortion as a lifestyle decision   [t] (click)

Mark Hilton – No information available

Joe Kiser (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Columbus Turner – No information available

DISTRICT 46   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Avery, Burke (Part), Caldwell (Part), Catawba (Part) and Mitchell

Charles Buchanan (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Joseph Delk, III – No information available

Gregory Thompson (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 51   (VOTE FOR UP TO 3)   Buncombe (Part)

Lanier Cansler (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent Bill in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Ray Elingburg – No information available

Barbara Field – Received contribution from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)

Martin Nesbitt (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Wilma Sherrill (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)

Betty Williams – From Vote-Smart Website believes abortion should always be legal and is for legal abortion in the cases of rape, incest, and life of mother   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 52   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Graham, Haywood, Jackson (Part), Madison and Swain

Margaret Carpenter – Stated to LifeTree she is pro-life   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Mary Enloe – No information available

Phil Haire (Incumbent) – No information available

Jesse Sigmon – Stated to LifeTree she is pro-life   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 57   Mecklenburg (Part)

Dottie Coplon – No information available

Connie Wilson (Incumbent) – Major Sponsor of Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 60   Iredell (Part), Mecklenburg (Part)

Beverly Earle (Incumbent) – Received money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Barbara Underwood – Stated to LifeTree that she is against Partial Birth Abortions, favors some restrictions on abortions, is for legal abortion only in 1^st trimester

DISTRICT 61   Wake (Part)

Jack Nichols – NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

Art Pope (Incumbent) – As former state Representative, voted for Parental Consent in 1989   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 62   Wake (Part)

Gerald Holleman – Stated to LifeTree he believes government should not use taxpayer dollars to fund abortions and should not force insurance policies to cover contraceptives, but abortion should remain legal

David Miner (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 63   Durham (Part) and Wake (Part)

Nancy Brown – Stated to LifeTree that she is pro-life and would work to promote these issues   [t] (click)

Jennifer Weiss (Incumbent) – Lillian's List Endorsement   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 64 Wake (Part)

Robert Hensley (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Charles Moorefield, Jr – From Vote-Smart Website is for Parental Notification, a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions, a ban on public funding of organizations that advocate for abortions, and for abortions only in 1^st trimester

DISTRICT 72   Nash (Part) and Wilson (Part)

Gene Arnold (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)

Mary Wells – Received money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 75   Cumberland (Part)

James Mabe – From Vote-Smart Website believes that abortion should always be illegal   [t] (click)

Alex Warner (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 80   Onslow (Part)

Robert Grady (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Charles "Charly" Wiggins – From Vote-Smart Website supports abortion in cases of rape, incest, or life of mother   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 84   Forsyth (Part) and Guilford (Part)

Joseph Coltrane, Jr – From Vote-Smart Website supports abortion in cases of rape, incest or life of mother and supports current Supreme Court rulings   [n] (click)

Michael Decker (Incumbent) – Major Sponsor of Parental Consent Bill in 1995   [t] (click)
– Major Sponsor of the Abortion Clinic Certification Bill in 1999   [t] (click)
– Major Sponsor of the Woman's Right to Know Bill in 1999   [t] (click)
– Major Sponsor of the Ban on Partial Birth Abortions Bill in 1999   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 86   Chowan, Dare, Perquimans (Part), Tyrrell and Washington (Part)

Cheryl Byrd – From Vote-Smart Website approves of abortions during the 1^st and 2^nd trimesters and supports buffer zones around abortion facilities   [n] (click)

William Culpepper (Incumbent/Rules Chair) – Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 89   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Guilford (Part)

Mary Jarrell (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Maggie Jeffus (Incumbent) – Received Money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

Dottie Salerno – Stated to LifeTree that she would not vote to use taxpayer dollars to fund abortions, but thinks the government should not come between a woman and her doctor   [n] (click)

Joanne Sharpe – From Vote-Smart Website believes abortion should always be legal   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 92   Durham (Part) and Wake (Part)

J. Russell Capps (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of the Parental Consent Bill in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Gerry Bowles – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 95   Johnston (Part)

Jim Johnson – No information available

Leo Daughtry (Incumbent/Former Minority Leader) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 96   Bladen, Cumberland (Part), New Hanover (Part), Pender (Part) and Sampson (Part)

Joy Barbour – Stated to LifeTree she is pro-choice   [n] (click)

Edd Nye (Incumbent) – Voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 98   Brunswick (Part), Columbus (Part), New Hanover (Part) and Pender (Part)

Arnold Bryant – No information available

Thomas Wright (Incumbent) – Chaired House Committee that passed the Contraceptive Mandate in 1999   [n] (click)
– Voted against Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [n] (click)

NC SENATE

DISTRICT 1   Beaufort (Part), Bertie (Part), Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington (Part)

Marc Basnight (Incumbent/Pres Pro Temp) – Voted for No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)
– Key supporter of Parental Consent bill, 1995   [t] (click)

Ronald Toppin, Sr. – From Vote-Smart Website believes that abortions should always be legal but is for a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions and is against public funding of organizations that advocate for abortions
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 4   Carteret (Part), New Hanover (Part), Onslow (part), Pender (Part)

Patrick Ballantine (Incumbent/Minority Leader) – Co-Sponsor of Ban Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Informed Consent and Parental Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Charlie West – No information available

DISTRICT 5   Duplin, Jones (Part), Onslow (Part), Pender (Part), Sampson (Part)

Charles Albertson (Incumbent) – No information available

Cindy Watson – As former NC Representative, voted for Woman's Right to Know in 1997   [t] (click)
– From Vote-Smart Website says that abortion should always be legal   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 8   Green, Lenoir (Part), Wayne

John Kerr III (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Bill to Ban Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– Voted for No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

Ed Wharton – From Vote-Smart Website believes abortion should always be illegal, is for a Ban on Partial Birth Abortions and a ban on public funding of organizations that advocate abortion   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 9   Beaufort (Part), Lenoir (Part), Martin (Part), Pitt (Part)

Dick Adams – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Ed Warren (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Bill to Ban Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– Voted against No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 10   Edgecombe (Part), Halifax (Part), Nash, Wilson (Part)

Richard Horner – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

A. B. Swindell – No information available

DISTRICT 12   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Alleghany, Ashe, Guilford (Part), Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga

Philip Berger – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Virginia Foxx – Co-Sponsor of the Bill to Ban Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Al Wheeler – No information available

Vel Pierce – From Vote-Smart Website believes abortion should be legal only in 1^st trimester

DISTRICT 13   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Durham, Granville, Person (Part), Wake (Part)

Wallace Bradsher – From Website says he opposes Partial Birth Abortions and favors Waiting Period/Woman's Right to Know   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Wib Gulley (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

Jeanne Lucas (Incumbent) – Contributed to and Received from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Chaired committee that killed the Woman's Right to Know in 1997 and the Ban on Partial Abortions Bills in 1997 and 1999   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 14   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Johnston (Part), Wake (Part)

John Bryant – Stated to LifeTree he is in favor of bills to limit the number of abortions   [t] (click)

Brad Miller – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)

Eric Reeves – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 15   Harnett, Johnston (Part), Lee (Part), Sampson (Part)

John Hairr – No information available

Oscar Harris – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 16   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Chatham, Lee (Part), Moore, Orange, Randolph (Part)

Bill Boyd – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Vickie Hargrove – No information available

Ellie Kinnaird (Incumbent) – Received money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)

Howard Lee (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998, 2000   [n] (click)
– Voted for No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 17   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Anson, Hoke (Part), Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly Part), Union

Bill Davis – No information available

Eddie Goodall – No information available

Aaron Plyler (Incumbent) – Voted for No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

Bill Purcell (Incumbent) – No information available

DISTRICT 20   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Forsyth (Part)

Linda Garrou (Incumbent) – Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)

Ham Horton, Jr (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Ban on Partial Birth Abortions Bill in 1997   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent, 1995   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Jeannie Metcalf – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 21   Alamance, Caswell, Person (Part)

Hugh Webster (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Ban on Partial Birth Abortion Bill in 1997   [t] (click)
– One of 4 senators voting against the Contraceptive Mandate in 1999
– Co-Sponsor of Parental consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)

Wiley Wooten – No information available

DISTRICT 23   Davidson (Part), Iredell (Part), Rowan (Part)

Cal Cunningham – From Vote-Smart Website is for abortion in the cases of rape, incest, or life of mother and supports a buffer zone

John Keadle – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 24   Cumberland (Part)

Lois Kirby – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Tony Rand (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 28   (VOTE FOR UP TO 2)   Buncombe (Part), Burke (Part), Madison, McDowell, Yancey

Charles Carter (Incumbent) – No information available

R. L. Clark – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Steve Metcalf – No information available

Jesse Ledbetter – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)
– As a former NC State Senator, co-sponsor of ban on partial birth abortions in 1997.   [t] (click)
– As a former NC State Senator, co-sponsor of Informed Consent (Woman’s Right To Know) bill in 1995.   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 29   Haywood (Part), Henderson (Part), Jackson (Part), Macon (Part), Swain, Transylvania (Part)

Judy Fraser – Stated to LifeTree she is pro-life   [t] (click)

Dan Robinson (Incumbent) – No information available

DISTRICT 32   Guilford (Part)

Kay Hagan – Received money from Lillian's List   [n] (click)
– Contributed to Lillian's List   [n] (click)

Wendell Sawyer – From Vote-Smart Website believes that all abortions should be illegal   [t] (click)
– As a former state Senator, voted for an amendment to the budget to limit the state abortion fund in 1985   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 34   Iredell (Part), Lincoln (Part), Mecklenburg (Part)

Jeffrey Ober – NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Fountain Odom (Incumbent) – Voted for No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 35   Mecklenburg (Part)

David Allen – From Vote-Smart Website believes that abortion should always be legal   [n] (click)

Bob Rucho (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Ban on Partial Birth Abortions Bill in 1997   [t] (click)

DISTRICT 36   Wake (Part)

John Carrington (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Ban on Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– One of 4 senators voting against Contraceptive Mandate in 1999
– Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)

Jim Crew – NC NOW Endorsement in 2000   [n] (click)

DISTRICT 40   Mecklenburg (Part)

Dan Clodfelter (Incumbent) – NC NOW Endorsement in 1998   [n] (click)

Wayne Johnson – No information available

DISTRICT 42   Buncombe (Part), Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood (Part), Henderson (Part), Jackson (Part), Macon (Part), Polk, Transylvania (Part)

Robert Carpenter (Incumbent) – Co-Sponsor of Parental Consent and Informed Consent in 1995   [t] (click)
– Co-Sponsor of Ban on Partial Birth Abortions in 1997   [t] (click)
– One of 4 Senators voting against Contraceptive Mandate in 1999
– Voted against No Obstruction/Hlth Facilities in 1993   [t] (click)
– NCRTL Endorsement, 2000   [t] (click)

Larry Gavel – No information available