Nebraska Democratic congressional nominee Denise Powell is facing criticism over past social media posts opposing the state’s 2023 restrictions on gender-transition procedures for minors. The posts have become an issue in the campaign because opponents are using them to portray her position as out of step with voters in a conservative-leaning state.

Powell described Nebraska’s LB 574, known as the “Let Them Grow Act”, as “discriminatory and hateful” and urged supporters to contact legislators. The law restricts gender-transition procedures for people under 19 and regulates puberty blockers and hormone treatments; the article reports that Powell made several Facebook and TikTok posts against it before becoming the Democratic nominee.