Shamari Figures Betrays His District with Vote Against Protecting Girls

When Shamari Figures cast his vote alongside the Democratic Party against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, he didn’t just toe the party line—he betrayed the deeply held values of his district both Democrat and Republican. For a representative whose constituents overwhelmingly believe in fairness, decency, and the integrity of all sports, this vote is nothing short of a slap in the face. 

This legislation is not complicated; it seeks to protect the hard-won opportunities of female athletes and to ensure a level playing field in sports. Yet Figures chose to stand with the D.C. elite, siding with an agenda that undermines the fundamental principles of competition. His vote wasn't just a political choice it was a decision that disregarded the voices of parents, athletes, and voters who demand fairness. 

It’s worth stating plainly: Shamari Figures has sold out his district. While his constituents expect him to reflect their values, he opted instead to curry favor with the party’s progressive wing, abandoning the people who entrusted him with their vote. 

What Figures and his Democratic colleagues fail to grasp is that this issue isn’t just about a feel-good policy, it’s about the future of our daughters, who deserve to compete on an even playing field. By voting against the bill, he has aligned himself with an ideology that prioritizes woke virtue-signaling over common sense. 

In the District, the stakes are becoming increasingly real. Just this year, Alabama State University added girls’ flag football as a sanctioned sport, opening doors for young women to compete and earn scholarships. But imagine the reaction if boys, unable to make the cut on the boys' team, decided to join the girls’ flag football team in search of stardom—just as Leah Thomas did in swimming. Such a scenario would not only undermine the spirit of competition but also rob girls of the opportunities they’ve worked so hard to achieve. It’s a stark reminder of why protecting women’s sports is so critical.

Let’s be clear: the residents of Figures’ district didn’t send him to Washington to undermine their beliefs or to sacrifice fairness at the altar of political correctness. They elected him to represent their values—values rooted in fairness, integrity, and the belief that opportunities in sports should be protected for girls and women. 

For a party that claims to champion equality, this vote is an embarrassing contradiction. Figures’ decision sends a clear message to his constituents: their voices don’t matter. 

Fortunately, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act did pass the House, ensuring that fairness and integrity remain at the heart of women’s athletics. Despite intense pressure from the radical left, a few courageous Democrats stood up for common sense and voted in favor of the bill, recognizing that protecting the rights of female athletes is not a partisan issue—it is a matter of basic fairness. Their willingness to break ranks and support this legislation proves that some in Washington still have the backbone to stand for what is right. However, Shamari Figures was not one of them. Instead, he chose to side with the progressive agenda, turning his back on the values of his district. The fight is far from over, but today, those who believe in protecting women’s sports have won a critical battle. Now, it is up to the Senate to follow suit and send this bill to the president’s desk, ensuring that future generations of female athletes have the same opportunities to compete and succeed as those before them.

To the voters of Shamari Figures’ district: it’s time to demand accountability. Representatives are supposed to serve the people, not the whims of party leadership. At the ballot box, remember this betrayal and make it known that when a leader forgets the beliefs of their district, they are no longer fit to lead.