Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off
Transgender rights have become a flashpoint in 2026 midterm races. Brandon Bell/Getty Images News via Getty A wave of anti-transgender legislation has appeared in statehouses across the country over the past few years. Now, transgender issues are a recurring topic on the 2026 midterm campaign trail. As a scholar of LGBTQ+ politics and history, I’ve noticed surprising trends in how Democrats in key states like Texas and Ohio talk about policies focused on transgender people, as the party vies for control of Congress. With a rise in anti-trans rhetoric from the White House, some Democrats are us
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