Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a 'no-brainer' in competitive NJ House race
Democratic candidate Tina Shah, an ER physician and former Biden administration official, supports transgender healthcare for minors, calling it a 'no brainer' in a competitive New Jersey House race against Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Her stance aligns with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, under whom she previously served as a senior advisor. The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Shah's position, arguing it is out of touch with New Jersey families.
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Politics Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a 'no brainer' in competitive NJ House race Shah is one of four Democrats seeking to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr in a district rated a toss-up by Cook Political Report By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Democratic candidate backs taxpayer-funded sex changes for minors In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Democratic House candidate Tina Shah said she supports providing sex changes for minors, arguing transgender children "have the right to healthcare." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A progressive candidate aiming to unseat a vulnerable Republican in a battleground House district is leaning into a…
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