A new poll conducted by Praecones Analytica and reported by the New Hampshire Journal shows that the majority of New Hampshire voters still support a state law aimed at preventing biological males from competing in women’s sports. The poll found that 54% of respondents would be less likely to support politicians who vote in favor of allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports, while only 15% said they would be more likely to support those elected officials. The poll comes as New Hampshire officials are fighting in court to defend the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” which requires students in grades 5-12 to compete on school sports teams that match the gender listed on their birth certificates.
Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed the law into effect in July, stating that it ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions. However, the law is currently being challenged in court by two transgender teenage girls and their families, who argue that it violates federal Title IX civil rights rules. A federal judge recently granted the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction partially blocking the enforcement of the law while the case is being litigated.
The legal battle over the law has garnered national attention as the issue of transgender women competing in women’s sports continues to be debated, including in next Tuesday’s presidential election. Republicans in Congress have filed a resolution defining sex under Title IX as a person’s biological sex at birth. A nationwide Gallup poll showed that 69% of respondents believe individuals should only participate in teams and sports that align with their biological sex. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold laws that bar transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports, as the issue remains a contentious one.
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