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John Carson
Republican Douglas County • 2026 Election

John Carson

Colorado Senate District 30

As a member of the Colorado State Senate, John Carson has supported policies that define sex based on biological distinctions and limit participation in girls’ sports to female athletes. His positions in the Senate reflect a focus on maintaining sex-based protections in athletics, along with opposition to policies that expand gender identity–based access to facilities and legal definitions.

These positions reflect a policy approach centered on preserving sex-separated spaces and athletics based on biological sex, with a legislative role and public stance aligned toward protecting girls’ sports and privacy under that framework.

Score Breakdown

How this score was earned

Public statements, campaign materials, advocacy, and other public-facing evidence were reviewed across each scoring category.

Definition of a Girl

Evaluates whether the candidate supports policies and laws that recognize biological sex as the basis for defining girls in athletics, privacy protections, and related policy areas.

20 / 20
100%

Girls Sports

Evaluates whether the candidate supports fairness in girls athletics, including policies that preserve equal competition and opportunity for biological girls.

12 / 20
60%
Evaluation
While John Carson has generally expressed support for protecting the rights of women and girls, there is no publicly available record of a vote or direct action specifically related to girls’ sports or Title IX protections. As a result, this category is scored based on limited available evidence.

Privacy & Spaces

Evaluates whether the candidate supports privacy protections for girls in locker rooms, bathrooms, changing areas, and other sex-separated spaces.

20 / 20
100%
Supporting Evidence
vote record
Open Source

Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Carson voted against legal protections for transgender individuals.

Title IX Protections

Evaluates whether the candidate supports the original intent and application of Title IX protections for girls and women.

20 / 20
100%
Supporting Evidence
vote record
Open Source

Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Carson voted against legal protections for transgender individuals.

Leadership & Public Position

Evaluates the candidate’s public record, including statements, actions, advocacy, and leadership on issues affecting girls sports, privacy, and equal opportunity.

20 / 20
100%
Supporting Evidence
vote record
Open Source

Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Carson voted against legal protections for transgender individuals.

Methodology Note

Built on public evidence

Girls Matter scores are based on publicly available information, including public statements, campaign materials, voting records where applicable, public advocacy, and other leadership actions relevant to girls' sports, privacy, and equal opportunity.

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