Rep. Marcy Kaptur is promoting campaign ads opposing trans-inclusive school policies, while also citing her support for LGBTQ-related legislation. LGBTQ advocates criticize her recent positions, arguing they could harm transgender people without winning crossover votes.
Republican challenger whom Kaptur criticizes in her campaign ad
ALSO MENTIONED Dwayne Steward, Equality Ohio executive director who criticizes anti-trans campaign messaging; JD Vance, Political figure invoked in a quoted statement about politicians' anti-trans positions; Ramiro Sarmiento, Human Rights Campaign press secretary who criticizes politicians adopting anti-trans positions
Republican challenger whom Kaptur criticizes in her campaign ad
ALSO MENTIONED Dwayne Steward, Equality Ohio executive director who criticizes anti-trans campaign messaging; JD Vance, Political figure invoked in a quoted statement about politicians' anti-trans positions; Ramiro Sarmiento, Human Rights Campaign press secretary who criticizes politicians adopting anti-trans positions