Texas Democratic lawmaker Shawn Thierry, who backed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, was defeated in a primary runoff by LGBTQ+ group-backed opponent Lauren Ashley Simmons.
A Texas Democratic lawmaker who supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors has been defeated in a primary runoff. Rep. Shawn Thierry's loss galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide, who campaigned for her opponent, Lauren Ashley Simmons. Thierry, a four-term incumbent, had previously angered her fellow Democrats when she defended a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, despite typically joining her party on major issues.
May 29, 2024
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