Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Map Cooper’s veto record on abortion and Whatley’s public position in the Senate race.
Key research questions
- Investigate "North Carolina Senate: Michael Whatley vs.
Important claims and supporting citations
A September 2026 SBA Pro-Life America study reported that messaging concerning Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes shifted North Carolina voters toward Michael Whatley by 3.2 to 4.9 percentage points.
Two Democratic state senators and four Democratic state representatives voted in favor of North Carolina's 2019 born-alive abortion bill.
The North Carolina Republican Party platform included a plank supporting an abortion ban without exceptions during Whatley's tenure as state party chair.
On July 18, 2024, Michael Whatley stated that he was proud to be the most pro-life chair in Republican Party history.
The 2024 national Republican platform under Whatley's chairmanship dropped explicit calls for a national abortion ban, opposed late-term abortion, endorsed IVF and contraception access, and deferred abortion regulation to individual states.
SBA Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC contacted 750,000 North Carolina voters regarding Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes by September 2026.
On June 5, 2019, the North Carolina House failed to override Cooper's veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (SB 359) by a vote of 67-53.
Michael Whatley claimed in 2023 as NC GOP chair that 75 percent of North Carolinians oppose abortion on demand through nine months.
Outstanding questions
- A September 2026 SBA Pro-Life America study reported that messaging concerning Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes shifted North Carolina voters toward Michael Whatley by 3.2 to 4.9 percentage points.
- Two Democratic state senators and four Democratic state representatives voted in favor of North Carolina's 2019 born-alive abortion bill.
- The North Carolina Republican Party platform included a plank supporting an abortion ban without exceptions during Whatley's tenure as state party chair.
- On July 18, 2024, Michael Whatley stated that he was proud to be the most pro-life chair in Republican Party history.
- The 2024 national Republican platform under Whatley's chairmanship dropped explicit calls for a national abortion ban, opposed late-term abortion, endorsed IVF and contraception access, and deferred abortion regulation to individual states.
- SBA Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC contacted 750,000 North Carolina voters regarding Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes by September 2026.
- On June 5, 2019, the North Carolina House failed to override Cooper's veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (SB 359) by a vote of 67-53.
- Michael Whatley claimed in 2023 as NC GOP chair that 75 percent of North Carolinians oppose abortion on demand through nine months.
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Between 2017 and 2025, Roy Cooper issued 104 vetoes, more than any other governor in North Carolina history.
Between 2017 and 2025, Roy Cooper issued 104 vetoes, more than any other governor in North Carolina history.
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Senate Bill 20 and Related Amendments
Senate Bill 20 and Related Amendments
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Michael Whatley and Republican Party Abortion Positions
Michael Whatley and Republican Party Abortion Positions
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SBA Pro-Life America Campaign in North Carolina
SBA Pro-Life America Campaign in North Carolina
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On June 5, 2019, the North Carolina House failed to override Cooper's veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivo…
On June 5, 2019, the North Carolina House failed to override Cooper's veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (SB 359) by a vote of 67-53.
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A September 2026 SBA Pro-Life America study reported that messaging concerning Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes s…
A September 2026 SBA Pro-Life America study reported that messaging concerning Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes shifted North Carolina voters toward Michael Whatley by 3.2 to 4.9 percentage points.
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Michael Whatley publicly characterized North Carolina's 12-week abortion restriction as responsible, reasonab…
Michael Whatley publicly characterized North Carolina's 12-week abortion restriction as responsible, reasonable, and mainstream.
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Michael Whatley claimed in 2023 as NC GOP chair that 75 percent of North Carolinians oppose abortion on deman…
Michael Whatley claimed in 2023 as NC GOP chair that 75 percent of North Carolinians oppose abortion on demand through nine months.
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On July 18, 2024, Michael Whatley stated that he was proud to be the most pro-life chair in Republican Party…
On July 18, 2024, Michael Whatley stated that he was proud to be the most pro-life chair in Republican Party history.
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Roy Cooper vetoed SB 20 on May 13, 2023, using a physical veto stamp at a rally of over 2,000 supporters alon…
Roy Cooper vetoed SB 20 on May 13, 2023, using a physical veto stamp at a rally of over 2,000 supporters alongside medical societies.
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Michael Whatley stated that he was proud of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v.
Michael Whatley stated that he was proud of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
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The 2024 national Republican platform under Whatley's chairmanship dropped explicit calls for a national abor…
The 2024 national Republican platform under Whatley's chairmanship dropped explicit calls for a national abortion ban, opposed late-term abortion, endorsed IVF and contraception access, and deferred abortion regulation to individual states.
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The North Carolina Republican Party platform included a plank supporting an abortion ban without exceptions d…
The North Carolina Republican Party platform included a plank supporting an abortion ban without exceptions during Whatley's tenure as state party chair.
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Roy Cooper signed HB 190 on June 29, 2023, enacting clarifying amendments to North Carolina's 12-week abortio…
Roy Cooper signed HB 190 on June 29, 2023, enacting clarifying amendments to North Carolina's 12-week abortion law hours before it took effect.
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Cooper vetoed HB 453 on June 25, 2021, barring abortions based on Down syndrome, race, or sex, which failed t…
Cooper vetoed HB 453 on June 25, 2021, barring abortions based on Down syndrome, race, or sex, which failed to become law due to lack of override votes.
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SBA Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC contacted 750,000 North Carolina voters regarding Roy Cooper's a…
SBA Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC contacted 750,000 North Carolina voters regarding Roy Cooper's abortion vetoes by September 2026.
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Two Democratic state senators and four Democratic state representatives voted in favor of North Carolina's 20…
Two Democratic state senators and four Democratic state representatives voted in favor of North Carolina's 2019 born-alive abortion bill.
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In his 2019 veto message for SB 359, Cooper stated that the bill would criminalize doctors for a practice tha…
In his 2019 veto message for SB 359, Cooper stated that the bill would criminalize doctors for a practice that does not exist.
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The North Carolina General Assembly overrode the SB 20 veto along strict party lines on May 16, 2023, hitting…
The North Carolina General Assembly overrode the SB 20 veto along strict party lines on May 16, 2023, hitting the exact three-fifths threshold with votes of 30-20 in the Senate and 72-48 in the House.
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In his 2021 veto message for HB 453, Cooper argued the legislation gives government control over what occurs…
In his 2021 veto message for HB 453, Cooper argued the legislation gives government control over what occurs and is discussed in the exam room.
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