Washington General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Washington
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2 measures for voters to decide
Washington Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative (2026)
Sex Verification Requirements for Female School Sports Initiative
Require school and voluntary nonprofit athletics to prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against biologically female students
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports:</p><ul><li>requiring school districts and nonprofit organizations that regulate interscholastic activities to "prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against female students" in sports with separate team or individual competitions for male and female students; and</li><li>requiring students seeking to participate in athletic activities designated for female students to submit documentation from their healthcare provider verifying the student’s sex, defined by certain biological factors.</li></ul>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes:</p><ul><li>requiring school districts and nonprofit organizations that regulate interscholastic activities to "prohibit biologically male students from competing with and against female students" in sports with separate team or individual competitions for male and female students; and</li><li>requiring students seeking to participate in athletic activities designated for female students to submit documentation from their healthcare provider verifying the student’s sex, defined by certain biological factors.</li></ul>
5 endorsements for YES · 11 endorsements for NO
Washington Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative (2026)
Parental Right to Review Education Materials, Receive Notifications, and Opt Out of Sexual-Health Education Initiative
Re-enact Initiative to the Legislature 2081 (2024), related to parental rights to review educational materials, receive specific notifications, and opt their children out of sexual health education
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports re-enacting Initiative 2081, known as the Washington Declaration of Parental and Legal Guardian Rights, to:</p><ul><li>Re-enact rights to receive prior notification about medical services being offered to their child, except in medical emergencies; to receive prior notification about medical services or medications provided that could affect the parent’s or guardian’s health insurance costs; and to receive prior notification when the school arranges medical treatment that requires follow-up care after school hours.</li><li>Repeal rights added by HB 1296 to have their child receive a public education in an environment where discrimination based on a protected class is prohibited; to file a complaint on behalf of their child relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and to receive annual notice of the public school’s language access policies and services.</li><li>Re-enact rights modified by HB 1296 to review their child's education records; review textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental material in a classroom; notify parents within 48 hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee; and not require schools to release records related to health care and social work to parents during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.</li></ul>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes re-enacting Initiative 2081, known as the Washington Declaration of Parental and Legal Guardian Rights, to:</p><ul><li>Re-enact rights to receive prior notification about medical services being offered to their child, except in medical emergencies; to receive prior notification about medical services or medications provided that could affect the parent’s or guardian’s health insurance costs; and to receive prior notification when the school arranges medical treatment that requires follow-up care after school hours.</li><li>Repeal rights added by HB 1296 to have their child receive a public education in an environment where discrimination based on a protected class is prohibited; to file a complaint on behalf of their child relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and to receive annual notice of the public school’s language access policies and services.</li><li>Re-enact rights modified by HB 1296 to review their child's education records; review textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental material in a classroom; notify parents within 48 hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct by a school employee; and not require schools to release records related to health care and social work to parents during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.</li></ul>
4 endorsements for YES · 11 endorsements for NO