Ohio House of Representatives

2nd Trans Woman’s Candidacy Challenged In Ohio

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A second transgender woman’s candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives was challenged because she didn’t disclose her birth name, or “dead name,” on her campaign petition. Arienne Childrey is the only Democratic candidate vying for a seat in Ohio’s rural 84th House District, according to NBC News. But after Childrey filed her campaign petition … Read more

Ohio Takes Trans Woman Off Ballot For Not Using Dead Name

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A transgender woman running for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives was disqualified from the race due to a rarely enforced state law requiring her to put her “deadname” on her candidate petition. Vanessa Joy is one of four trans candidates running for state House seats to fight against Ohio’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Last … Read more