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Chris Kluwe Launches California Assembly Bid Over Trans Rights

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Chris Kluwe announced his candidacy for California State Assembly District 72 in the November 3, 2026 election.
He said Democratic Party is “cowering in the corner” on transgender rights.
Kluwe warned that politicians who fold on trans issues may also fold on LGB civil-rights issues.
Kluwe advocated police reforms that require officers to live in the communities they serve.
Kluwe called President Donald Trump’s actions theft of money.

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Chris Kluwe announced his candidacy for California State Assembly District 72 in the November 3, 2026 election.
He said Democratic Party is “cowering in the corner” on transgender rights.
Kluwe warned that politicians who fold on trans issues may also fold on LGB civil-rights issues.
Kluwe advocated police reforms that require officers to live in the communities they serve.
Kluwe called President Donald Trump’s actions theft of money.