Youngkin has said he does not support allowing trans children to play on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity
“Given the new political climate in Virginia, we know that many are worried about the future of LGBTQ equality in our commonwealth”
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McAuliffe told the Blade he has “been so offended about how many folks have tried to really demonize our children here in this state”
The Family Research Council, which the Southern Poverty Law Center categorized as an extremist anti-LGBTQ hate group has endorsed Youngkin
Recent polling shows that in Virginia's gubernatorial race between Youngkin and McAuliffe, both are nearly dead even
The poll conducted Sept. 7-13, included 1,000 Virginia adults. Among likely voters, 48 percent favored Youngkin & 43 percent backed McAuliffe
The poll found that 50% of likely voters support Democrat Terry McAuliffe, compared to 47% who support Republican Glenn Youngkin
