The New Jersey Democrat, an ER physician and former Biden administration official, made the remarks in a video as she seeks the nomination to challenge Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr.
Shah said healthcare is a right that includes transgender children, while the National Republican Congressional Committee attacked her stance in one of the country’s most competitive House races.
Her comments come as Democrats debate the issue after 2024 losses, the American Medical Association says such procedures should generally wait until adulthood, and Cook rates Kean’s seat a toss-up.
With shifting medical guidelines and legal battles, how are families and doctors navigating transgender healthcare decisions for minors in New Jersey's swing district?
How might redistricting and demographic shifts affect the outcome of high-stakes races where healthcare for minors is a key debate?
Could the evolving standards in transgender youth healthcare influence malpractice risks and future access to care in suburban communities like Hunterdon County?