A North Carolina psychiatrist serving in the General Assembly and playing a key role with a law that contains new abortion restrictions says she won’t seek reelection next year. Cabarrus County Republican Rep. Kristin Baker made the announcement on Monday. Baker was appointed to the House in 2020 to succeed Rep. Linda Johnson after her death, then was elected on her own two more times. Baker says she'll serve out her current term through December 2024. Baker helped shepherd the abortion bill on
FILE - Republican North Carolina Rep. Kristin Baker, M.D., speaks on May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina psychiatrist serving in the General Assembly and playing a key role with a law that contains new abortion restrictions announced on Monday, Oct. 9, that she won’t seek reelection next year. State Rep. Kristin Baker, a Cabarrus County Republican, said she would serve out the remainder of her two-year term through December 2024.
On the House floor last spring, Baker helped shepherd the abortion bill, which prohibits most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and added new exceptions following that time period. The law also included $160 million to increase contraceptive services, reduce infant and maternal mortality, and provide paid maternity leave for state employees and teachers.
She’s also been involved at the Legislative Building in backing several significant mental health initiatives.“I am proud of the work I was able to do in partnership with, and on behalf of, the people of North Carolina, using my experience as a physician to help pass legislation that I hope will make an enduring difference,” Baker, who is a psychiatrist, said a news release.
Baker’s announcement comes as legislators are about to consider new General Assembly districts for use in the 2024 elections. Candidate filing will begin in early December.
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