Polling reveals strong opposition to biological males in women's sports
- Polling indicates strong public opposition, with 70-79% of Americans against biological males in women's sports.
- Democrats in swing states, including Jon Ossoff and Roy Cooper, are supporting policies that contradict public opinion.
- Continued support for these policies may alienate key voter groups ahead of the 2026 elections.
In the lead-up to the 2026 elections in the United States, a significant divide has emerged among key Democratic figures and the general public regarding the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports. Polls indicate that nearly 70% to 79% of Americans oppose allowing biological males to compete in women's events, a viewpoint shared across party lines, including among Democrats. Yet, prominent Democrats like Jon Ossoff from Georgia and Roy Cooper from North Carolina have maintained support for policies that contradict this public sentiment, leading many to label their stance as politically misguided. This contentious debate has intensified as various states have introduced legislation aimed at defining and protecting women's sports. For example, Georgia has passed the