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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Rep. Shawn Thierry lost her seat in the Texas House following controversial support for a ban on gender-affirming care, among other issues.
Thierry's defeat came after delivering a speech defending the ban on gender-affirming care, a stance that led to backlash from her Democratic colleagues.
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a queer union organizer, decisively won the election against Thierry, receiving widespread support from party leaders and organizations.

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San Antonio Express-News

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. Democratic challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons defeated incumbent Shawn Thierry in Tuesday's primary by nearly 30 percentage points. Simmons had the support of LGBTQ+ groups in Texas and nationwide. Thierry faced criticism for her support of a bill in the Texas House that banned …

10 months ago·San Antonio, United States

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. Democratic challenger

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erininthemorning.com

Incumbent Democrat Who Voted to Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Texas Loses Primary

Shawn Thierry lost to Lauren Ashley Simmons, a queer union organizer endorsed by influential LGBTQ organizations.

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Democratic Texas politician who switched sides to support ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary election

A primary runoff in Texas resulted in the defeat of a Democratic lawmaker who defied her party’s stance by backing a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. This outcome drew significant attention from LGBTQ+ organizations across the country, who actively campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat. Rep. Shawn Thierry faced defeat after serving four terms as a Houston lawmaker. Throughout her tenure, she consistently alig…

10 months ago·Irving, United States

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Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting democrats essential » Sandpoint Reader

By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise Reader Contributor Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily …The post Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting democrats essential appeared first on Sandpoint Reader.

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

By SEAN MURPHY and ANDREW DEMILLO Associated Press A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. Democratic challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons defeated incumbent Shawn Thierry in Tuesday’s primary by nearly 30 percentage points. Simmons had the support of LGBTQ+ groups in Texas and nationwide. Thierry faced criticism for he…

10 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Incumbent Democrat Who Voted to Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Texas Loses Primary

Incumbent Democrat Who Voted to Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Texas Loses Primary

Democratic Texas politician who switched sides to support ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary election

Democratic Texas politician who switched sides to support ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary election

Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting democrats essential » Sandpoint Reader

Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting democrats essential » Sandpoint Reader

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

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