"In 2021, Lake Research Partners and Project LPAC, the research arm of the only organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ women and non-binary candidates, found that 43 percent of voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who stands up for transgender people. Just 21 percent of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who supports trans rights. Yet more tellingly, 73 percent of voters favor policies ensuring transgender people are protected against discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces, and health care."
"Despite these figures, Republicans doubled down - but to little avail. In October 2024, as then-candidate Donald Trump's spending on anti-trans ads passed the $20 million mark, Gallup found that of 22 issues that might sway voters, trans rights were the least influential. A strong majority (61 percent) said the issue was only somewhat important (25percent) or wasn't important (36 percent)."
Many voters prefer candidates who support transgender people: 43 percent were more likely to vote for such candidates while 21 percent were less likely. Seventy-three percent favor policies protecting transgender people from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces, and health care. Despite heavy Republican spending on anti-trans advertising, trans rights ranked lowest among 22 issues that might sway voters; 61 percent called it only somewhat or not important. A GLAAD poll found voters oppose candidates who frequently promote restricting transgender youth's access to health care and sports. Messaging emphasizing parental decision-making resonates widely.
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