Erika Uyterhoeven
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| Erika Uyterhoeven | |
 Official portrait | |
| Massachusetts State Representative | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office | 2021 |
| Left office | Incumbent |
| District | 27th Middlesex |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Website | electerika.com |
| References: [1] | |
Erika Uyterhoeven is a politician who has represented the 27th Middlesex district, which consists of parts of Somerville, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2021.[1] A member of the Democratic Party and a self-described democratic socialist,[2] Uyterhoeven is generally considered one of the most progressive legislators in the state.[3]
Political views
edit edit sourceHousing
edit edit sourceUyterhoeven supports rent stabilization in general and specifically repeal of the Massachusetts Rent Control Prohibition Act. She also backs strengthening and stricter enforcement of the MBTA Communities Act.[4]
Reproductive health
edit edit sourceAbortion
edit edit sourceUyterhoeven opposes "any and all attempts to undermine our right to access an abortion."[5] This includes:
- Eliminating all gestational limits on abortion access.
- Removing the current requirement for those under 16 to obtain either parent or guardian consent or a judicial bypass order to obtain an abortion.[6]
Healthcare coverage
edit edit sourceUyterhoeven supports requiring all health insurance providers to cover reproductive healthcare, such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and pre-natal, maternity, and postpartum care.[5]
References
edit edit source- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Representative Erika Uyterhoeven".
- ↑ Brown, Spencer (October 9, 2020). "An Interview with Erika Uyterhoeven". Jacobin. New York, NY: Jacobin. Retrieved on September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Mohl, Bruce (September 1, 2024). "Uber-progressive Uyterhoeven defeats challenger from right". CommonWealth Beacon. Boston, MA: CommonWealth Beacon. Retrieved on September 15, 2025.
- ↑ Uyterhoeven, Erika. "Housing". Erika Uyterhoeven for Somerville.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Uyterhoeven, Erika. "Reproductive Justice". Erika Uyterhoeven for Somerville.
- ↑ Campbell, Andrea Joy (June 17, 2024). "Abortion". Know Your Rights. Office of the Attorney General. Retrieved on November 4, 2025.