Tricia Cotham is an American politician, lobbyist, and former schoolteacher currently serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 105th district, representing Mecklenburg County. Her background as an educator likely informs her policy positions, while her work as a lobbyist suggests involvement in influencing legislative decisions. She is known for her political career in North Carolina.
November 26, 1978: Tricia Cotham's Birth
On November 26, 1978, Patricia Ann Cotham, now known as Tricia Cotham, was born. She later became an American politician, lobbyist, and former schoolteacher.
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April 4, 2023: Report of Party Switch
On April 4, 2023, WRAL-TV reported that Tricia Cotham had changed her party registration from Democratic to Republican.
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April 5, 2023: Cotham switches to Republican Party
On April 5, 2023, Tricia Cotham formally changed her affiliation to the Republican Party, giving the North Carolina House Republicans a supermajority. Prior to this, she had campaigned on a Democratic platform and voted for abortion rights legislation. Shortly after, Cotham cast the deciding vote for legislation restricting abortion access in North Carolina.
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