Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over voters' economic anxiety
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Ahnaleigh Wilson, 17, a track athlete who says she has competed against and placed behind transgender athletes at meets, holds a sign for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a rally before a WNBA basketball game between the Fever and the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Sam Friedman, center, looks on during a "No Hate in WA State" rally against multiple initiatives on the November ballot, including Washington State Initiative 638, which would prohibit transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Ahnaleigh Wilson, 17, a track athlete who says she has competed against and placed behind transgender athletes at meets, holds a sign for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a rally before a WNBA basketball game between the Fever and the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
