Democrats push to defuse GOP attacks on transgender athletes in 2026 campaigns
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Democrats in competitive 2026 midterm races are trying to defuse GOP attacks about transgender athletes in female sports, keeping their campaigns focused on affordability; in Iowa, gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Josh Turek both oppose including transgender athletes in girls' sports, reflecting a broader strategy to inoculate against Republican attacks on the issue.
Topics:nation#democratic-strategy#female-sports#iowa-elections#midterm-elections#politics#transgender-athletes
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- Equality Ohio changes LGBTQ+ grade for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’ Yahoo
- ‘Democrats win by fighting for affordability, not by falling into Republican trans traps’ Dallas Voice
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