Most Americans believe trans athletes should compete against those with same biological gender: poll

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A new poll released Monday showed that a majority of Americans believe transgender athletes should play against those with the same biological gender as opposed to the one they identify as.

Gallup conducted the poll from May 1-24 and it showed a change from a similar poll they conducted in 2021.

According to Gallup, 69% of Americans believe transgender athletes should be able to play on sports teams that match their biological gender while 26% of Americans believe transgender athletes should play on teams that correspond with the gender they identify as.

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In 2021, the poll revealed that 62% of Americans believe transgender athletes should be able to play on sports teams that match their biological gender while 34% believed transgender athletes should play on teams that correspond with the gender they identify as.

Additionally, Gallup released data based on party affiliation from those who answered. About 93% of Republicans, 48% of Democrats and 67% independents believed transgender athletes should only play on sports teams that match their biological gender. Those numbers were up seven points for Republicans and Democrats and four points for independents.

Those who know a transgender person appeared to become less supportive of allowing a transgender athlete to play on a team of the gender they identify as. About 64% of those who know a transgender person believe they should play on a team that matches their