Overview

• Thierry lost to union organizer Lauren Ashley Simmons by a significant margin.
• Thierry's support for the ban on gender-affirming care for minors galvanized LGBTQ+ groups.
• Simmons received endorsements from major LGBTQ+ and union organizations.
• Thierry's stance included controversial statements and reliance on Republican donations.
• The result signals potential consequences for Democrats who align with GOP on divisive issues.