Acton's Trans Sports Stance Sparks Divide | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Amy Acton’s stance against boys playing in girls’ sports has ignited a firestorm within her own party, sparking backlash from progressive and LGBTQ+ groups who see it as a betrayal — even prompting some to pull support. While she defends her position as a doctor and mom committed to fairness and safety, citing Ohio law and the Supreme Court, critics argue the controversy distracts from her core message: lowering costs and improving schools and hospitals — what Ohioans reportedly want most. The debate is heating up as Election Day nears, with Democratic lawmakers caught between supporting…