Senate Candidate Josh Mandel Continues to Embrace Transphobic Approach to Get Elected in Ohio

In his bid to replace Rob Portman as United States Senator representing Ohio in 2022, Josh Mandel continues to employ transphobic rhetoric to appeal to Ohio voters.

A former Treasurer of Ohio, Mandel—who has repeatedly been embroiled in scandal—proudly touts himself as the “1st Statewide Official in Ohio to support President Trump.”

Just a few weeks ago, he likened parents supporting their child’s gender identity as child abuse:

Letting kids change their gender is child abuse.

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) November 23, 2021

Earlier this year in March, Twitter removed a poll Mandel posted asking his followers who will commit more crimes if they came into the U.S.:  “Muslim Terrorists” or “Mexican Gangbangers.” Two weeks later on April 2, Twitter left standing a poll posted by Mandel asking his followers to weigh in on trans-related issues in schools.

POLL: As the secular left races to destroy the fabric and culture of America, we must protect our kids! 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

What should be our top priority in terms of FIGHTING TO COMBAT:

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) April 2, 2021

Mandel has a long history of anti-LGBTQ+ positions. In 2012, nine of his own family members took out an ad in their local newspaper lambasting Mandel for his antigay views, which include opposing same-sex marriage, voting against non-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ+ community, and—despite having an LGBTQ+ veteran in his family—supporting the reinstatement of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Below is a sampling of Mandel’s most recent transphobic—and often racist—postings on social media, including a post from earlier today.

This is outrageous. Shame on you @GovMikeDewine.https://t.co/gXm4jgKiKp

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) May 1, 2021

STOP THE INDOCTRINATION OF OUR KIDS!! pic.twitter.com/ketqq4DFyP

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) April 3, 2021

This is completely in conflict with all truths we know in life and Bible.

Boys are boys. 🙍🏼‍♂️
Girls are girls. 🙍🏻‍♀️
Pass it on. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/pct8FkQJAe

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) April 2, 2021

Silent Majority:

Stand for National Anthem 🇺🇸
Police are the Good Guys 👮🏻‍♀️
Boys Don’t Play Girls Sports 🏃🏼‍♀️

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) April 1, 2021

The left’s radical indoctrination of America continues. I’m going to Washington to block it and FIGHT IT! https://t.co/uIU4zbRdvq

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) March 31, 2021

And one example of race-related material for good measure:

The PC police strike again! @Indians ❄️ ❄️ ❄️https://t.co/kt2x7GqbTx

— Josh Mandel (@JoshMandelOhio) April 1, 2021

Ignite Action:

• Support organizations like TransOhio who are working to provide services, education, support, and advocacy, which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.
• Do your research. Initiate dialogue about trans athletes AFTER you have read up on the important talking points you need to grasp before being challenged. The ACLU guide is a great place to start.