Michigan House candidate alleges anti-trans targeting; rival rejects accusation

By: Jon King

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 986

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives says a failed legal attempt to remove her from the ballot targeted her because she is transgender, a claim denied by the activist who filed the challenge.

Toni Mua, who is among nine candidates running in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for Michigan House District 9, successfully defended her affidavit of identity before both the Wayne County Clerk and later in the Michigan Court of Appeals after …

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