Washington voters approve transgender athlete ban

The Hill · Zach Schonfeld · 2026-11-06 02:14 UTC

Washington voters are projected to reverse the state’s long-standing policy that has allowed transgender girls to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, according to Decision Desk HQ.  The ballot measure will require students to submit documentation from a healthcare provider verifying their sex before playing on a girls’ team. It’s a major loss…

Washington voters are projected to reverse the state’s long-standing policy that has allowed transgender girls to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, according to Decision Desk HQ.

The ballot measure will require students to submit documentation from a healthcare provider verifying their sex before playing on a girls’ team.

It’s a major loss for transgender rights advocates in the blue state. Washington joins 27 states across the country that enacted similar laws prior to Tuesday’s elections, according to the Movement Advancement Project.

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