Top Republicans embrace anti-trans measure as a wedge in November races

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,564

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The Republican candidates hoping to flip Arizona’s top three statewide positions in November are lining up behind an anti-trans ballot measure that critics say will force schools to police bathrooms and locker rooms.

Proposition 318, which GOP lawmakers named the “Protect Girls Sports in Arizona,” threatens schools and athletic associations with lawsuits if trans girls are allowed to join a team designated for girls.

Arizona law already forbids transgender girls from joining school …

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