John,

Today, Florida's 6-week abortion ban officially went into effect – forcing women to travel as far as Virginia and beyond for abortion and other pregnancy-related care.

At an emotionally and physically painful time in my life, when I needed an emergency D&C in the middle of the night after a miscarriage, I was so grateful to be able to get care just a few minutes away. But now, women across much of the country are being sent home when arriving at the hospital with grave pregnancy complications – told to wait until they are near death until they can get care.

This isn't just a Florida issue – it's a threat to women's rights and health everywhere. Virginia is the only state in the South that offers legal protections for abortion rights, leaving many women without access to the care they need.

Now, more than ever, we need to defend our privacy and bodily autonomy. The upcoming election will determine the fate of our rights, and the choice couldn’t be clearer. My Republican opponent supports passing a national abortion ban, overriding our protections here in Washington state. I will fight with everything I’ve got to restore federal protections for abortion.

I've been a fierce advocate for women's rights throughout my life, from marching and fighting for reproductive rights for the last 30 years to supporting sexual assault survivors in finding health and legal services for many years. It is why I earned the sole endorsement of the National Organization for Women in this campaign. In Congress, I'll continue that fight every single day, but I can't do it alone.

I need your help to ensure that every woman has the right to make decisions about her own body and future. Will you join me in this crucial fight by making a contribution of $5 or whatever you can afford today?

Thank you for standing with me in this important fight.

Together,

Hilary Franz