A final tally, according to Ad Impact, shows that Republicans spent nearly $215 million on anti-trans network television ads, a number that doesnt include print, online, cable, or other broadcast ads, according to Washington Post reporter Casey Parks.Final tally: According to data from @Ad_Impact, Republicans spent nearly $215 million on network TV ads that paint trans people as a national threat. This figure does not include cable or streaming ads. There are 1.6 million trans people over the age of 13 in the U.S. Casey Parks (@caseyparks) November 5, 2024Polling has shown that voters dont think that trans rights are an important issue in this election, and voters have said that they find the ads sad and shameful. But research also shows that these ads increase animus towards trans people.This is just one update in a bigger story. Dont miss Live updates: Election Night 2024 on LGBTQ Nation for more context and updates.