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Washington, Arizona approve ballot measures on sports team sexes

November 4, 2026

Summary

Voters in Washington state and Arizona approved ballot measures that designate sexes to sports teams, with Washington's Initiative 638 leading to protect girls' sports and Arizona's measure further restricting transgender athletes.

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Center

  • Arizona approves ballot measure designating sexes to sports teams

Right

  • Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports

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