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California Leaders Clash Over Transgender Athletes in Sports

12/1/2025

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Gavin Newsom (Governor of California) signs several bills expanding LGBTQ+ rights while facing criticism that his stance on trans girls in sports is problematic.
Eric Swalwell (candidate) and Tom Steyer (candidate) oppose banning transgender student-athletes.
Steve Hilton (advocate for bans) and Chad Bianco (advocate for bans) push for bans on trans student-athletes.
The January 2027 election roadmap continues as candidates debate how to address trans participation in school sports.

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Gavin Newsom (Governor of California) signs several bills expanding LGBTQ+ rights while facing criticism that his stance on trans girls in sports is problematic.
Eric Swalwell (candidate) and Tom Steyer (candidate) oppose banning transgender student-athletes.
Steve Hilton (advocate for bans) and Chad Bianco (advocate for bans) push for bans on trans student-athletes.
The January 2027 election roadmap continues as candidates debate how to address trans participation in school sports.