WA Initiative 638 leads to ban trans girls in school sports
The gist
Washington's Initiative 638, barring trans girls from girls' school sports, led with 57% in initial returns.
More ballots remain to be counted, and the measure would be among the first to require medical verification.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026In initial election night returns, Initiative 638 led with about 57% support and 43% opposition, according to the Washington secretary of state's office; with 33 of 39 counties reporting, 56.8% were in favor.
- Nov 3, 2026Votes to approve the ban were leading in more than 30 counties, including Pierce, and similar initiatives were also leading in Colorado, Nebraska and Arizona.
- Nov 4, 2026More results were set to be released Wednesday afternoon, with additional ballot counts to follow throughout the week.