Texas Democrat Ousted After Supporting Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Shawn Thierry's primary defeat underscores the risks of breaking party lines on key issues like LGBTQ+ rights.
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.