Disappointed and ashamed": LGBTQ+ & ally groups slam Dem Rep. Marcy Kaptur's anti-trans ads
Her campaign ads prompted criticism from Ohio Democratic groups and LGBTQ+ organizations.
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s anti-trans campaign ads drew criticism from Ohio Democratic and LGBTQ+ groups, and Equality Ohio lowered her scorecard grade. The dispute centers on her use of anti-trans messaging in response to opponent Derek Merrin’s ads.
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Marcy Kaptur
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Incumbent criticized for running campaign ads using anti-trans messaging.
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