The Future of Trans Rights Is on the Ballot

Republican candidates across the United States are campaigning on anti-transgender policies to rile up their base, turning the 2022 midterm election season into what at times feels like a nonstop deluge of anti-trans messaging. Ultimately, there’s a lot on the line for trans rights ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

This election cycle has taken anti-trans rhetoric to unprecedented levels, and the danger won’t end when the election does: Across the country, anti-trans politicians are on the ballot, promising to restrict the rights of transgender youth and adults if elected. This midterm...