# Washington Voters Ready to Ban Boys in Girls' Sports

> Washington state voters support banning biological boys from competing in girls' sports.
- Title: Washington Voters Ready to Ban Boys in Girls' Sports · OutKick
- Summary: Washington state voters support banning biological boys from competing in girls' sports. Washington state voters back I-638, a ballot measure to end boys…
- Keywords: washington state, i-638, k-12 sports, gender separation, girls sports, ncaa, wiaa, news, politics, Washington, Voters, Ready
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/poll-shows-washington-state-voters-ready-end-boys-competing-girls-sports
- Author: Matt Calkins
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: washington state, i-638, k-12 sports, gender separation, girls sports, ncaa, wiaa, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Washington state voters back I-638, a ballot measure to end boys competing in girls' K-12 sports.