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Maine kills anti-trans ballot measure over forged & invalid petition signatures
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· May 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The measure's demise was due to issues with the petition signatures collected in support of it.
A ballot measure that would have targeted trans students has been blocked in Maine. The measure's demise was due to issues with the petition signatures collected in support of it. The proposal aimed to discriminate against trans students, despite current state law prohibiting such discrimination.
Further information on this development is available from LGBTQ Nation, providing more details on the measure and its invalidation due to forged and invalid signatures.
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Category: rights ·
Published: May 26, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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