Senator Eva Burch was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2022, defeating a Trump-endorsed Republican. She quickly assumed leadership roles as the minority whip, but Senator Burch is now making history for an experience that many Arizonans have shared – she just had an abortion for a nonviable fetus.
Arizona currently bans abortions after 15 weeks, with minimal exceptions. Understanding the hurdles women face while seeking abortions, Burch gave a stirring speech on the Senate floor to announce that she planned to undergo her second abortion.
She shared with her colleagues and constituents that Arizona’s restrictions are out of touch and misleading – as she was not only forced to go through a 24-hour waiting period and invasive ultrasound, but also given counseling and “alternatives” for her abortion.
As someone who not only received an abortion, but also works as a nurse practitioner at a woman’s clinic, Burch has dedicated her life to fighting to protect reproductive rights for others. After directly experiencing the repercussions of Roe v. Wade’s reversal by the ultra-conservative Supreme Court, Burch wanted to share her story with voters.
