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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.
A transgender athlete, Athena Ryan, placed second in a high school girls' 1,600-meter race, preventing Adeline Johnson from securing a place in the state finals. The California Interscholastic Federation allows transgender students to compete in athletics consistent with their gender identity. The incident has sparked protests from groups advocating for female-protected categories in sports, while others argue that trans athletes have an unfair advantage. The debate continues as World Athletics and the NCAA introduce stricter regulations for trans athletes.