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Democratic Candidates Divided on Transgender Sports Participation

1/20/2026

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An Axios report states that nearly all potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028 hesitate to say that a man cannot become a woman.
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor, firmly stated his belief against transgender girls competing in girls' sports.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized that local sports officials determine participation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom described it as "deeply unfair" for transgender females to compete in girls' sports.

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An Axios report states that nearly all potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028 hesitate to say that a man cannot become a woman.
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor, firmly stated his belief against transgender girls competing in girls' sports.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized that local sports officials determine participation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom described it as "deeply unfair" for transgender females to compete in girls' sports.