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Michael Clarkson
Democrat Douglas County • 2026 Election

Michael Clarkson

Colorado House • District 45

Michael Clarkson has publicly stated support for expanding legal protections for transgender individuals. His campaign platform includes a commitment to “protect trans rights” and strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Colorado, providing a clear indication of his position on gender identity–related policy issues.

While his broader platform focuses on housing, education, and economic policy, these stated positions reflect alignment with policies that expand gender identity protections in law. As a first-time candidate, he does not have a legislative voting record.
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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.

1 / 20
5%
Evaluation
Michael Clarkson’s campaign website includes “protect trans rights” as a stated priority. Based on the scoring methodology, this position is evaluated as not aligning with a strictly biological definition of “girl” in this category.
Supporting Evidence
campaign website
Open Source

Position on Gender Identity and Biological Definitions

Girls Sports

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

5 / 20
25%
Evaluation
Michael Clarkson has made numerous public statements on Facebook and through his campaign website supporting policies that allow biological boys to participate in girls’ sports. These positions are considered in evaluating alignment with policies that restrict girls’ sports to biological females under this category.
Supporting Evidence
social post
Open Source

Support for Biological Boys in Girls’ Sports

Privacy & Spaces

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

5 / 20
25%
Evaluation
Michael Clarkson has made numerous public statements on Facebook and through his campaign website supporting policies that allow biological boys to access girls’ spaces, including locker rooms, restrooms, and changing areas. These positions are considered in evaluating alignment with protections for girls’ privacy and sex-segregated spaces under this category.
Supporting Evidence
social post
Open Source

Support for Biological Boys in Girls’ Spaces

Title IX Protections

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

5 / 20
25%
Evaluation
Michael Clarkson has publicly supported policies, through statements on Facebook and his campaign website, that apply gender identity standards in schools and programs. These positions are considered in evaluating alignment with interpretations of Title IX that are based on biological sex under this category.
Supporting Evidence
social post
Open Source

Support for Gender Identity-Based Title IX Policies

Leadership & Public Position

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

1 / 20
5%
Evaluation
Michael Clarkson served as head of security for a drag performance event involving youth audiences and has publicly testified in support of such events. This public involvement and advocacy are considered in evaluating leadership and position alignment in this category.
Supporting Evidence
social post
Open Source

Clarkson Defends Teachers Convicted of Assaulting Students

Clarkson came to the defense of teachers convicted of sexually assaulting students in Douglas County schools.
other
Open Source

Michael Clarkson Testifies at Town Council on Support for Drag Event

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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