Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports

Voters in Colorado and Washington—both reliably Democratic states, may soon decide whether to ban transgender girls from competing in girls' school sports. This comes despite elected officials in these states having previously rejected similar bans. The ballot measures represent a potential shift in policy direction in these traditionally Democratic areas.

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Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports

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Voters in 2 Democratic states could ban transgender students from girls’ school sports

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Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports

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Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports

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