Rep. Pat Harrigan (NC-10): What he’s backed—and who it harms
1) Anti-LGBTQ / anti-trans actions
- Voted for H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill”) — a House package that bans Medicaid & CHIP coverage of gender-affirming care for people of all ages and lets ACA plans drop coverage for “gender transition procedures.” Harrigan’s office touts his Yes vote. Congressman Pat Harrigan+1
Why this hurts NC: Trans North Carolinians who rely on Medicaid/CHIP or ACA coverage would face sudden coverage denials for care endorsed by major medical bodies, raising costs, disrupting treatment, and worsening mental-health outcomes—particularly in rural counties across the 10th District. (Bill analysis & impacts summarized in reporting linked above.) Them
“Make gay marriage illegal again” — Social Media Posts (Dec 2024)
- In December 2024, a social media post attributed to Harrigan stated: “Make gay marriage illegal again.”
- In a follow-up post, he said, “America only ‘accepted’ gay …” (ellipsis in the original). Facebook
- These posts reflect a provocative reversal of legal marriage equality and hostility toward LGBTQ rights.
Support for the “Protection of Women & Girls in Sports Act”
Quote from his press remark: “Allowing biological males to compete against women not only undermines the integrity of competition but also erases the opportunities women have fought so hard to earn.” Carolina Journal
Rep. Harrigan publicly applauded the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act during floor votes. In an official press release, he framed trans inclusion in women’s sports as unfair to female athletes, claiming it “erases opportunities for women.” Carolina Journal+1
2) Anti-immigrant actions
- Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22), which imposes documentary citizenship proof to register to vote in federal elections (critics warn it can wrongly purge eligible voters). Roll call confirms passage; GOP support was nearly unanimous. Office of the Clerk+1
- Voted for the “Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025” (H.R. 3486) to sharply increase criminal penalties for unlawful entry/re-entry; his press release highlights the tougher enforcement posture. Congressman Pat Harrigan+1
Why this hurts NC: Employers in the Piedmont—agriculture, furniture, health care, and manufacturing—depend on immigrant labor. Enforcement-only approaches and heightened criminalization destabilize workforces and families, compounding local labor shortages and chilling cooperation with law enforcement.
3) Anti-diversity (state environment Harrigan aligns with)
- North Carolina’s 2025 anti-DEI & anti-trans push: The GOP-led legislature passed multiple bills to ban/curtail DEI programs in schools and agencies and to restrict trans-related recognition or care. Gov. Josh Stein vetoed four such bills in July 2025, calling them “mean-spirited,” but the majority has sought overrides. AP News
Why this hurts NC: Rolling back DEI programs in education and government reduces equal-access initiatives that help veterans, people of color, LGBTQ people, and immigrants navigate institutions, undercutting workforce pipelines and community trust.
Call to REALTORS® & RPAC (Article 10)
Article 10 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires equal professional service regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Funding candidates whose agendas erode fair housing access and target LGBTQ families and immigrant communities contradicts that pledge.
Ask your REALTOR® to pause RPAC donations until RPAC commits to:
- Stop funding candidates backing discrimination or rollbacks in civil rights;
- Publicly align political giving with Article 10 and fair-housing principles.
Fair housing isn’t partisan. Equality isn’t optional.
Summary table (Rep. Pat Harrigan, NC-10)
| Category | Most salient action(s) | What it does | Why it harms North Carolinians |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-LGBTQ / anti-trans | Voted Yes on H.R. 1; his office promotes passage Congressman Pat Harrigan | Bans Medicaid/CHIP coverage for all ages and allows ACA plans to drop gender-affirming care Them | Cuts off medically recommended care; higher costs, worse health outcomes—especially in rural NC-10 |
| Anti-immigrant | Voted Yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22); voted Yes on Stop Illegal Entry Act (H.R. 3486) Office of the Clerk+2Congress.gov+2 | Tightens voter registration documentation; escalates criminal penalties for entry/re-entry | Risks wrongful voter purges; destabilizes immigrant workers & families vital to NC’s economy |
| Anti-diversity (state context) | NC legislature’s anti-DEI/anti-trans bills (vetoed July 2025 by Gov. Stein) AP News | Curtails DEI staff/training; limits recognition/care for trans people | Fewer equity supports in schools/government; worsens barriers for protected groups |
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