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Vindman Apologizes After Profane Clash With Trans Constituents

8/13/2026

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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) apologized after a profane clash with transgender constituents over his May 20 vote on H.R. 2616.
He voted with seven Democrats as the House passed H.R. 2616, 217-198, linking school funding to parental consent for gender changes.
LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia vice-chair Joseph Gaborow said he was deeply disappointed and might withhold his vote.
He faces Republican Doug Ollivant in the November election.

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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) apologized after a profane clash with transgender constituents over his May 20 vote on H.R. 2616.
He voted with seven Democrats as the House passed H.R. 2616, 217-198, linking school funding to parental consent for gender changes.
LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia vice-chair Joseph Gaborow said he was deeply disappointed and might withhold his vote.
He faces Republican Doug Ollivant in the November election.