Colorado transgender measures pass as Democrats sweep the rest of the ballot

By John Frank | Axios Denver

Democrats dominated the midterms, but conservatives found a winning issue even in blue states: restricting transgender rights.

Why it matters: The victories carry significant consequences for transgender youth and illuminate a possible path for out-of-power conservatives in Democratic-led states.

State of play: Voters in four states approved measures restricting transgender students from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

• In Colorado, 52% of voters supported Proposition 134, requiring K-12 schools and college athletic teams to be designated male, female or coed and generally tying eligibility to sex designated at birth rather than gender identity.

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