【North America · United States】Voters will directly determine the legal landscape for transgender rights during the 2026 midterm elections. Initiatives in Missouri, Colorado, Maine, and Washington are moving forward, focusing on the participation of transgender youths in athletics and access to gender-affirming healthcare. Missouri's Amendment 3 is certified to address healthcare for minors, while Colorado faces measures on sports and medical coverage. Maine and Washington are advancing proposals to establish sports participation standards based on birth sex. Observers note that bypassing legislatures through direct ballot measures represents a strategic pivot in policy contests. Additional proposals are expected to qualify as the electoral cycle approaches.
North American Editorial Office: Robin
