KMR Votes to Keep Parents in the Dark and Transition Children Behind Closed Doors

May 20, 2026

Out of touch Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet just voted against legislation to restore common sense in schools by putting parents back in charge and protecting children from radical gender ideology.

The bill would require schools to get parental permission before changing a child’s pronouns, preferred name, or gender markers on official forms, and before allowing access to opposite-sex bathrooms or locker rooms. It also stops schools from pushing gender identity lessons on young children in elementary and middle school.

Instead of standing with parents, McDonald Rivet sided with activists who believe schools should keep families in the dark and socially transition children behind closed doors.

“Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet’s vote proves just how out of touch today’s Democrats have become. Parents should never be cut out of life-changing decisions involving their own children, but McDonald Rivet chose radical activists over families and basic common sense.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon