US anti-trans ballot wins pose challenge for Democrats ahead of 2028 presidential race
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US anti-trans ballot wins challenge Democrats ahead of 2028 after states approve measures restricting transgender rights. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Members of the conservative group, For Liberty and Justice, at a polling station in Keller, Texas, on Nov 3.
WASHINGTON – Voters in four US states approved ballot measures to restrict transgender rights in the Nov 3 midterm elections, sending a warning to Democrats on an issue that has divided the party and is likely to remain a political challenge heading into the 2028 presidential race.
The measures succeeded even as Democrats swept to victory nationwide and retook control of Congress, suggesting voters who backed Democratic candidates were still receptive to some Republican arguments on transgender issues.
Republicans hammered Democrats in midterm campaigns with attack ads painting their opponents as overly liberal on issues like the inclusion of transgender girls in sports, and gender-affirming care for minors.
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