Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans

Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men … in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks Dr Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, has responded to persistent efforts by Republicans to make trans athletes in women’s sports a wedge issue in the race. In a restrained direct-to-camera statement, Andrews – a pediatrician – outlined her opposition to “biological men playing i

Ariana Baio October 9, 2026 · 4:50 PM 1 MIN READ

Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men … in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks

Dr Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, has responded to persistent efforts by Republicans to make trans athletes in women’s sports a wedge issue in the race.

In a restrained direct-to-camera statement, Andrews – a pediatrician – outlined her opposition to “biological men playing in women’s sports”, as her party pushes back against Republican attacks.