Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott Opposes Men in Women’s Locker Rooms as 2 Senate Votes Draw Scrutiny
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott Opposes Men in Women’s Locker Rooms as 2 Senate Votes Draw Scrutiny
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
Summary
Sarah Trone Garriott released a campaign video saying she opposes men in women’s locker rooms, casting the issue as one where she will put Iowa kids and families first.
Two Iowa Senate votes complicate that message: she voted against a 2023 school bathroom bill tied to biological sex and a 2022 law setting sports eligibility by biological sex.
Her campaign did not explain whether her position has changed, but a spokesperson said she stands by the video and supports parents’ rights and child safety.
Republicans, including Vice President J.D. Vance, have seized on the record as they try to define her in Iowa’s 3rd District race against Rep. Zach Nunn.
The clash lands in one of the country’s most competitive House contests ahead of the Nov. 3 election, after Nunn won reelection 51.8% to 47.9% in 2024.