Spat breaks out in secretary of state’s race over Indiana transgender sports ban

Indiana’s law banning transgender youth from girls school sports emerged as a potential wedge issue in the race for secretary of state — despite the office having no role with the topic.

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Indiana’s law banning transgender youth from girls school sports has emerged as a potential wedge issue in the race for secretary of state — despite the office having no role in the topic.

Republican nominee Max Engling and his campaign jumped on comments from Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard saying he regarded the law adopted in 2022 as “unnecessary.” Engling characterizes the former Republican Indianapolis mayor’s position as out of touch with conservatives.

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