Four Democratic candidates in tight House races are running ads that claim they are champions for fairness. They say they will buck their own party to protect girls’ sports. But their past votes tell a different story. The New York Post reported that these incumbents are spending money to change their image. They want voters to believe they care about safe spaces for women. Yet, the facts show they voted against laws that actually protect girls.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur is in a neck-and-neck race in Ohio. In a fresh advertisement, she stated that she cast her vote alongside Republicans to prevent transgender ideology from entering schools.
This is a sharp turn. Earlier, she stood against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. That bill would have banned biological males from competing in female sports. The Daily Signal noted that the federal bill passed the House but now waits for a Senate vote.
Rep. Don Davis in North Carolina faces a tough re-election fight against Laurie Buckhout. His advertisements assert that women and girls must always have a secure and equitable arena within sports. He further asserts that fair competition lies at the core of those games, yet genuine worries exist regarding safety and fairness.
The problem is his record. He voted “present” on the bill to protect girls. In 2023, he did not even attend a vote on the same measure. His opponent’s campaign manager, Stephen Gallagher, put it bluntly. He remarked that as common sense prevailed on the House floor, Don Davis departed on two occasions.
Gallagher pointed out that Davis co-sponsored the Equality Act. This law would allow men to compete against women in sports. It would also let men into women’s locker rooms and domestic violence shelters. North Carolina has already passed its own state law to stop this. The Daily Signal confirmed that state legislation protects women’s sports from biological men.
The clock is ticking on the federal bill. If the Senate does not pass it before the new Congress starts in January, the measure will expire. Both Kaptur and Davis are still listed as co-sponsors of the Equality Act. Critics say this act would essentially wipe out sex-based distinctions in sports. The New York Post highlighted that these candidates are trying to hide this fact.
It is hard to trust a message that contradicts the voting record. Parents need to know who truly stands with them. The gap between these ads and the actual votes is too wide to ignore. Voters in these districts have a clear choice.
