# Republican groups run deceptive ads attacking Democratic Senate candidates over gender surgery for children

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- CNN, 2026-10-08 21:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/08/politics/fact-check-republicans-deceptive-ads-on-key-democratic-candidates-stances-on-gender-surgery-for-children?Date=20261008&Profile=CNN

> Republican groups across the country are airing ads attacking Democratic Senate candidates over gender surgery for children. CNN reviewed ads in competitive races and found they used various false or misleading tactics.