‘Wonder Woman’ star endorses sister’s opponents in political race

PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Lynda Carter, the former star of the 1970s hit TV show “Wonder Woman,” has urged people not to vote for her sister in November.

She posted on social media that she is backing two Democrats, Karen Gresham and former state lawmaker Kelli Butler, instead of her sister, Pamela Carter, in the race for Arizona House of Representatives District 4.

“That was very exciting. I was very honored to have the endorsement of Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter,” Gresham said.

Actor Lynda Carter attends the 15th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute at the American Museum... — FILE - Actor Lynda Carter attends the 15th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in New York. The star of TV's "Wonder Woman" has endorsed her sister's opponents in an Arizona political race.

The candidates are battling for two House seats.

Pamela Carter and incumbent Rep. Matt Gress are the two Republicans running.

One of the definition issues in this race that could determine which party controls the state House is abortion.

“Reproductive rights is a big issue this year. Of course, we have the initiative on the ballot, but that’s on a lot of people’s minds. We’ve knocked on a lot of people’s door and that comes up quite a bit,” Gresham said.

She said she supports the ballot initiative that would protect access to abortion in Arizona, and Lynda Carter has campaigned for women’s reproductive rights.

Pamela Carter is running on an anti-abortion platform and released a statement following her sister endorsing her Democratic opponents: “I love my sister even though her politics are very far left and we disagree on some issues. That doesn’t change how I feel about her, so you won’t catch me criticizing her or bad-mouthing her in the press.”

Gress was one of three Republicans who voted for a repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban earlier this year.

He released a statement that said he disagreed with Pamela Carter’s position on abortion and his Democrat opponents in general, saying he rejected both extremes and has a record of working with both parties.