From OutKick · Matt Calkins · · 1m 10s
Washington Voters Ready to Ban Boys in Girls' Sports
Washington state voters support banning biological boys from competing in girls' sports.
In brief
Washington state voters support banning biological boys from competing in girls' sports. Washington state voters back I-638, a ballot measure to end boys competing in girls' K-12 sports. Originally reported by OutKick.
Washington voters support I-638
New polling shows 56% of likely Washington voters support I-638, a measure banning biological boys from competing against girls in K-12 sports.
Political support for I-638
73% of Republicans and 48% of Democrats support I-638, with 52% of independents backing the measure.
Athletes speak out
Frances Staudt, a 17-year-old senior, and former NCAA women's soccer player Sophia Lorey share stories about competing against biological males.
I-638's national impact
I-638 could set a national precedent for gender separation in school sports if passed in Washington.
Opponents' claims
Opponents warn I-638 could lead to invasive genital inspections as early as kindergarten.
I-638's legal context
27 states have laws prohibiting biological males from competing against girls in K-12 sports, but none were enacted by voters.
I-638's consequences
I-638 could make Washington the first blue state with enforced gender separation in school sports.
In short
Washington state voters back I-638, a ballot measure to end boys competing in girls' K-12 sports.
