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School prayer, trans athletes and other education issues are on…

Some of the measures would amend state constitutions, so a single November vote could set school rules for years; voters will need coffee first.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 6:19 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Washington Post: “School prayer, trans athletes and other education issues are on midterm ballots”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:19 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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The Washington PostSchool prayer, trans athletes and other education issues are on midterm ballots

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Post says voters in ten states are set to decide culture-war questions about schools this fall, including school prayer and rules for transgender athletes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSome of these measures aim for long-term change by amending state constitutions, which means a vote this November could shape classrooms and sports teams for years, not just one school term.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo a ballot question about a school rule could outlast the school board, the superintendent and probably the building.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the point of changing a constitution.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVoters who show up get a say, and parents and students in those ten states are the ones who will live with the answer.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo other political stories this morning.