WA midterms 2026: voters approve Initiative 638 to ban transgender girls in girls’ sports
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The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in K-12 girls’ sports. I-638 prohibits transgender students from competing in girls K-12 athletic teams designated for girls or women when separate sports divisions exist. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean right, 4 are not rated.
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Initiative 638, prohibiting transgender students from competing in girls sports, projected to pass
I-638 prohibits transgender students from competing in girls K-12 athletic teams designated for girls or women when separate sports divisions exist.
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WA midterms 2026: voters approve Initiative 638 to ban transgender girls in girls’ sports
Washington voters have approved Initiative 638, creating a statewide sex-verification requirement for students who want to participate in girls’ K-12 sports.
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Voters backing initiative to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports
The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in K-12 girls’ sports. It’s a major loss for the progressive left.
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Voters backing initiative to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports
The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in K-12 girls’ sports. It’s a major loss for the progressive left.
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