Democratic Senate candidate opposes trans athletes in women's sports

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Dr Annie Andrews says she opposes biological males competing in women's sports.

Dr Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate nominee in South Carolina, has released a campaign advertisement in which she states her opposition to biological males competing in women's sports. She also says she does not support gender surgery for minors. The statements come in response to attacks from Republican opponents, including her rival Senator Darline Graham and a political action committee supporting Graham's campaign.

Andrews, a paediatrician, previously supported transgender rights. In 2022, she opposed a South Carolina law barring transgender athletes from competing in school sports, calling it 'shameful legislation that does nothing to protect or support women or children'. Republicans are highlighting this earlier position, with Graham accusing Andrews of trying to hide 'that radical record' now that she is running for Senate.

The issue has become a focus for Republicans in competitive midterm races. A Supreme Court ruling earlier this year upheld laws in two conservative states excluding transgender girls and women from competing in female sports. Andrews is among several Democrats in competitive races who have adjusted their messaging on transgender issues, particularly regarding trans athletes in women's sports.

How it is being reported

• Democrats are changing their transgender message. Republicans say they’re just flip-floppingSouth Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews now opposes biological males in women's sports, but Republicans highlight her 2022 comments.Fox News · 9 Oct, 14:58
• Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by RepublicansDr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men ... in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks Dr Annie Andrews , a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, has responded to persistent efforts by Republicans to make trans athletes in women’s sports a wedge issue in the race. In a restrained direct-to-camera statement, Andrews – a pediatrician – outlined her opposition to “biological men playing in women’s sports”, as her party pushes back against Republican attacks. Continue reading...Guardian World · 9 Oct, 14:50

In this story: Annie Andrews · Darline Graham · South Carolina · Republican Party · Democratic Party

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