Seattle mayor Katie Wilson says she backs attempt to overturn public vote that will ban trans girls from playing in female sports

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Wilson said she supported the effort 'because every young person in Seattle deserves to thrive as their authentic self.'

Published: 17:24 GMT, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 17:30 GMT, 11 November 2026

Seattle mayor Katie Wilson has spoken out in support of challenging a new law that would ban transgender girls from playing in female sports.

Washingtonians were asked at the ballot box whether a law prohibiting students 'defined as biologically male' should be allowed to compete in school athletic activities 'intended for female students only.'

The law, Initiative 638, also requires verification from a healthcare provider to participate in the sport. Over 55 per cent of voters voted in favor of the law, while about 44 per cent were opposed.

In response to the vote, multiple civil rights groups and parents have filed a lawsuit to prevent the initiative from taking effect.

The Seattle School Board also voted unanimously to challenge the law in court. Wilson expressed her support for Seattle Public Schools, 'because every young person in Seattle deserves to thrive as their authentic self,' she wrote in a statement.

Wilson argued that the Board's decision reflected community concerns about students' privacy and safety.

'For nearly two decades, Washington schools and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association have relied on policies designed to ensure all students can participate fully in school life,' the mayor continued.

'As those longstanding protections face new challenges, we affirm the rights of transgender youth and stand with them and their families.'

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