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Max Brooks
Republican Douglas County • 2026 Election

Max Brooks

Colorado House • District 45

Max Brooks is a Republican incumbent whose legislative record includes opposition to policies expanding legal protections for transgender individuals. He voted “No” on HB25-1312, a bill that expanded legal protections for transgender individuals under Colorado law, providing a clear indicator of his position on gender identity–related policy issues.

While his broader legislative focus includes fiscal policy and public safety, there is no identified legislative vote specifically addressing transgender participation in girls’ sports or access to sex-based spaces. His voting record provides a clear signal on related issues, but no direct record on athletics-specific policy.
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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%
Supporting Evidence
vote record
Open Source

HB25-1312 Floor Vote – Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Brooks voted “No” on HB25-1312, legislation expanding legal protections for transgender individuals.

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 Max Brooks 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
news article
Open Source

Max Brooks Supports Age Restrictions at PrideFest to Protect Minors

Max Brooks supported efforts to implement age restrictions at PrideFest following concerns about minors being exposed to inappropriate content at a public event. The proposal focused on protecting children and ensuring community events maintain appropriate standards for youth attendance.
vote record
Open Source

HB25-1312 Floor Vote – Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Brooks voted “No” on HB25-1312, legislation expanding 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.

18 / 20
90%
Supporting Evidence
vote record
Open Source

HB25-1312 Floor Vote – Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Brooks voted “No” on HB25-1312, legislation expanding 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
news article
Open Source

Max Brooks Supports Age Restrictions at PrideFest to Protect Minors

Max Brooks supported efforts to implement age restrictions at PrideFest following concerns about minors being exposed to inappropriate content at a public event. The proposal focused on protecting children and ensuring community events maintain appropriate standards for youth attendance.
vote record
Open Source

HB25-1312 Floor Vote – Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals

Brooks voted “No” on HB25-1312, legislation expanding 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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