‘Nonbinary’ Oklahoma lawmaker complains after governor says ‘there’s no such thing’

Published



A Democratic Oklahoma state representative who identifies as “nonbinary” complained after Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt insisted there was “no such thing as non-binary sex.”

The governor made his remarks after a legal settlement prompted the Oklahoma State Department of Health to begin allowing residents to identify as nonbinary on their birth certificates. Stitt explained that he believes the change was made without “proper approval or oversight.”

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.