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Washington Initiative 638 Faces Opposition Over Trans Athlete Exams

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Washington proposes Initiative 638, mandating genital, hormone or genetic exams for girls to join school sports.
More than 140 healthcare providers, including the Washington State Nurses Association, oppose the measure.
Let’s Go Washington PAC, founded by hedge-fund manager Brian Heywood, backs Initiative 638.
Washington activities association says about 10 transgender athletes exist among 200,000 students.

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Washington proposes Initiative 638, mandating genital, hormone or genetic exams for girls to join school sports.
More than 140 healthcare providers, including the Washington State Nurses Association, oppose the measure.
Let’s Go Washington PAC, founded by hedge-fund manager Brian Heywood, backs Initiative 638.
Washington activities association says about 10 transgender athletes exist among 200,000 students.