Many trans voters said they’re voting for Democrats who don’t fully support them, fearing Republicans will be worse

Published October 29, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)

A transgender rights supporter takes part in a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court as the high court hears arguments in a case on transgender health rights on December 04, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

This story was originally published by The 19th .

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media , an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.

Max Sorgenfrey was sipping a coffee at a cafe in Charleston, South Carolina, in early October when her phone began lighting up with messages.…