Elections EGUSD Area 2 race highlights divide as Michael Vargas, Kirk Thomson take opposing positions on SCOTUS transgender athlete ruling The Supreme Court's decision upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia restricting transgender girls from participating on girls' sports teams D.A. Gougherty 02 Jul 2026 — 2 min read Share Elk Grove Unified School District Area 2 trustee candidate Kirk Thomson (center) speaking in opposition to the district's proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility.
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