Abortion rights advocate Amanda Zurawski says running for office is 'not off the table'

Amanda Zurawski — who sued the state of Texas over its abortion ban and emerged as a top surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign — is contemplating whether her abortion rights advocacy could involve a 2026 run for office, she told The 19th.

“I’m considering how I can continue fighting in this movement and make sure I am still contributing to the battle to restoring and protecting reproductive rights in this country,” said Zurawski, who lives in Austin, Texas. “I’m looking at a lot of different ways to do that, and politics will most likely be a part of the larger battle. For me specifically, no option is currently off the table, including but not limited to public office some day.”

Zurawski is still weighing whether she would want to be a candidate and what that effort would look like, having “conversations with folks who I think I can depend on.” She said she would consider running in the next election cycle “if it makes sense for the party.” If she does not run, she said, she may work on another campaign.

“I think about how I can continue to show up and be a respectful and strong leader in this space,” she added. “I think my role will continue to evolve.”


https://19thnews.org/2024/11/amanda-zurawski-abortion-rights-advocate-politics-2026/