Trans sports bans get voter approval in 4 states

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 305

Last Updated: 3 days, 4 hours ago


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Voters in four states — Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington — passed measures to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in sports, a key policy focus of the Trump administration.

Colorado, Nebraska and Washington’s measures were ballot initiatives, while Arizona reached the ballot by way of the legislature.

Although there were sweeping Democratic wins in Republican strongholds Tuesday, GOP-backed proposals …

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