Non-binary congressional candidate takes testosterone in powerful campaign ad

A non-binary congressional candidate has shared a video of themself injecting testosterone to mark their commitment to trans rights.

Louisiana Democrat Mel Manuel posted the video on social media on Wednesday (23 October), urging voters to “show up to the polls” to save trans healthcare.

“Republican candidates have spent more than $65 million (£50 million) on anti-trans ads since August alone,” they claimed. “To my LGBTQ+ family and our allies… no one is coming to save us. We have to show up at the polls for ourselves and for those we love.”

Manuel is campaigning to replace Republican house of representatives majority leader Steve Scalise, who is seeking re-election.

The non-binary political figure is running on a campaign of equality, saying that their core values involve ending discrimination, promoting “true

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