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Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns

PBS NewsHour · August 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns

Campaign ads in several midterm elections portray Democrats as "radical" on transgender youth medical care and sports participation.

Republicans are leaning on a strategy that proved successful in 2024.

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