Ohio Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Marcy Kaptur make ‘anti-transgender remarks,’ face backlash

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 1,207

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Dr. Amy Acton and Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur have faced backlash from comments they have made about transgender people during the lead up to Election Day.

Acton said she agreed with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying its constitutional for states to ban transgender women and girls from playing women’s and girl’s sports.

Kaptur has come under fire for an ad she recently put out …

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