"Transgender Candidate Barred from Ohio Race Over Undisclosed Birth Name"

Vanessa Joy, a transgender woman running for Ohio's state House, was disqualified for not including her birth name on her nominating petitions, as required by state law. Joy, who was unaware of the statute, is appealing the decision and plans to challenge the law in court. The case highlights potential barriers for transgender candidates in elections and has sparked discussion about the implications of such legal requirements in the context of transgender rights and political participation.