James Talarico Reverses Stance on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports, Citing Safety and Fairness
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico has publicly stated his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls' sports if it compromises safety or fairness. This declaration, made on Fox News, marks a significant shift from his previous legislative record as a Texas House representative, where he voted against restrictions on trans athletes. Talarico, a former public school teacher, emphasized his concern for student-athletes and the need for fair competition. He clarified that his past votes against GOP restrictions were due to their 'overly broad' nature and his support for amendments that would have localized decision-making or narrowed the scope of such prohibitions. This reversal comes as Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, have criticized Talarico's prior positions on LGBTQ+ rights and trans sports, using them in campaign ads to portray him as too progressive for Texas. Talarico also walked back a previous statement from April 2021 where he suggested there were 's...
