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Judge upholds decision to keep anti-trans referendum off Maine's ballot this year
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The judge agreed that the group "Protect Girls' Sports" did not collect enough valid signatures to get the referendum on the ballot this fall.
A state judge in Maine made a decision regarding a referendum on sports participation. The judge agreed that the group "Protect Girls' Sports" did not collect enough valid signatures to get the referendum on the ballot this fall. The group, which is an anti-transgender activist campaign, had attempted to get the referendum on the ballot.
However, their efforts were unsuccessful due to insufficient valid signatures. Further details about the decision and the campaign are available from local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, for readers who want more information about the issue and the judge's ruling.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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