Trans Election Night Guide: The Biggest Elections To Watch For Trans People In 2026
EITM reports the biggest races it is watching for transgender people in the 2026 elections.
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Source: Erin in the Morning (erininthemorning.com)
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326 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
Nonbinary Georgia Democrat Bentley Hudgins may make history: ‘Hope is a discipline’
The Advocate reports that nonbinary Georgia Democrat Bentley Hudgins may make history; the outlet says online bigotry sometimes trips over accidental affirmation.
Neutral reportSource: The Advocate (advocate.com)
Billionaire taxes, trans rights, abortion, voting rights: This year’s biggest state votes
This year's state votes include billionaire taxes, trans rights, abortion and voting rights, and at least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for ballot initiatives this cycle.
Neutral reportSource: Politico (politico.com)
Headlines for October 28, 2026
Democracy Now! reports political gridlock in Israel after no clear winner emerges from Tuesday's national election, and Israeli troops disperse a protest in the occupied West Bank.
Works against the causeSource: Democracy Now! (democracynow.org)
From Gaza to SNAP, U.S. Food Policies Are Making Women Hungrier
Ms. Magazine argues U.S. food policies, from Gaza to SNAP, reveal a troubling pattern of misogyny and make women hungrier.
Advances the causeSource: Ms. Magazine (msmagazine.com)
Ahead of Election Day, control of Daviess County Public Library stays at forefront of politics
Daviess County Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen brought up the fairness ordinance, aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ individuals and rejected in 2020, and the library at the Rooster Booster forum.
Neutral reportSource: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
If Virginians approve reproductive rights amendment, a hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it
A hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge a ballot referendum to protect reproductive rights in the state's constitution, alleging the process was not properly filed and misleading ballot language.
Works against the causeSource: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
IL HB 3489: PHARMACISTS-CONTRACEPTIVES
IL HB 3489 on pharmacists and contraceptives shows its latest action on 2025-08-15 as Public Act 104-0312.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
IL HB 4425: GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE
IL HB 4425 on gender-affirming health care was re-referred to the Rules Committee on 2026-03-27 under Rule 19(a).
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution
Grist reports that Lula's reelection in Brazil kept an ally in the presidency but a rightward shift in Congress leaves Indigenous leaders facing more battles.
Neutral reportSource: Grist (grist.org)
Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over economy
Republicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year's midterm elections
Neutral reportSource: ABC News (abcnews.com)
WI AB 103: Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.
WI AB 103 on school board policies related to changing a pupil's legal name and pronouns failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 1160: Relating to: attorney general enforcement authority for civil rights violations and providing a penalty. (FE)
WI SB 1160 on attorney general enforcement authority for civil rights violations failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 on 2026-03-23.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI AB 1056: Relating to: firearm transfers and possession, law enforcement and prosecution, victims and witnesses, obstruction of justice, mental health and substance use services, hate crimes reporting portal, fraud, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
WI AB 1056, relating to firearm transfers and possession, law enforcement and prosecution, and hate crimes reporting portal, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 on 2026-03-23.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 380: Relating to: eliminating criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect if the claim is based on the victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation.
WI SB 380, eliminating criminal defenses if the claim is based on the victim's gender identity or sexual orientation, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SJR 31: Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Visibility.
WI SJR 31, proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Netanyahu fighting for his political life in Israeli election
Israelis voted Tuesday in one of the most important elections, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran and the Gaza Strip.
Neutral reportSource: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
H.R. 999: Right to Contraception Act
H.R. 999, the Right to Contraception Act, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2025-02-05.
Advances the causeSource: Congress.gov API v3: recently updated bills (congress.gov)
S. 2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
S. 2150, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025, was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on 2025-06-24.
Advances the causeSource: Congress.gov API v3: recently updated bills (congress.gov)
H.R. 9420: Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026
H.R. 9420, the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2026-06-24.
Advances the causeSource: Congress.gov API v3: recently updated bills (congress.gov) · Status, sponsor and your legislators