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    A N.C. lawmaker has switched parties, creating a path to stricter abortion laws

    North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she was switching affiliation on Wednesday — a move that gives the Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state.
    by Manuela López Restrepo Apr 05, 2023 1 minute

    Welcome to the NPR series where we spotlight the people and things making headlines — and the stories behind them.

    A Democratic North Carolina lawmaker announced on Wednesday that she was switching to the GOP, giving Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state and paving a way for major legislative changes.

    Who is she? North Carolina State House member Tricia Cotham.

    • Cotham's political career is preceded by a legacy of Democrats. Her mother, Pat Cotham,

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