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Posted: 2024-09-13T21:07:48Z | Updated: 2024-09-17T15:19:01Z Lynda Carter, Original Wonder Woman, Isn't Backing Her Sister's Run For Arizona House | HuffPost

Lynda Carter, Original Wonder Woman, Isn't Backing Her Sister's Run For Arizona House

I have known Pam my entire life, which is why I sadly cannot endorse her for this or any public office," the actor said.
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Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman actor, denounced her sisters campaign for a competitive seat in the Arizona House, telling Mother Jones on Friday that she wouldnt support her for any elected position.

The actors statement was included as part of Mother Jones expos on her sister, Pamela Carter, the far-right Republican running to represent part of Maricopa County in the Arizona House of Representatives.

On her website , Pam claims to have her familys full support, Lynda Carter told Mother Jones . I have known Pam my entire life, which is why I sadly cannot endorse her for this or any public office. 

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Lynda Carter, who starred as Wonder Woman in a 1970s TV series, attends the world premiere of the "Wonder Woman" movie, starring Gal Gadot, on May 25, 2017, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
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Pamela Carter did not immediately respond to HuffPosts request for comment. Her platform includes  being opposed to same-sex marriage, abortion in nearly all cases and transgender inclusion in sports. She supports arming teachers.

Lynda Carter, a vocal supporter of reproductive rights, also offered her support to the Democrats running against her sister in Arizonas Legislative District 4.

As a native Arizonan, I am proud to endorse Kelli Butler and Karen Gresham to represent LD4 in Arizonas State House, she told Mother Jones. Kelli and Karen are both strong, experienced candidates, born and raised in Arizona. They are working mothers fighting for the rights that matter most to Arizonans, especially every childs right to a quality education.

The district has two representatives, currently one Democrat and one Republican.

Lynda Carter also praised U.S. Sen. John McCain, the late Arizona Republican, for his commitment to decency, justice, and freedom.

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