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Kaptur Releases Ad Attacking Transgender Rights in Schools, Sports

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC · How we work

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Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) released a campaign ad opposing transgender rights in schools and sports.
The ad claims she voted with Republicans to keep ‘transgender ideology’ out of schools.
It also asserts boys should not compete in girls’ sports, echoing Republican rhetoric.
The ad counters Republican Derek Merrin’s attack.
The House passed H.R. 2616 on May 20, 217-198, with eight Democrats supporting it.

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Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) released a campaign ad opposing transgender rights in schools and sports.
The ad claims she voted with Republicans to keep ‘transgender ideology’ out of schools.
It also asserts boys should not compete in girls’ sports, echoing Republican rhetoric.
The ad counters Republican Derek Merrin’s attack.
The House passed H.R. 2616 on May 20, 217-198, with eight Democrats supporting it.