Secretary of State invalidates anti-trans ballot question due to improper signature gathering

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Secretary of State Shenna Bellows invalidated a citizen-led ballot initiative aiming to restrict transgender students’ access to school bathrooms, locker rooms and team sports that align with their gender identity. That’s because the group leading the effort did not collect enough valid signatures to qualify for a ballot referendum, she said at a Tuesday press conference in Augusta.

Bellows’ decision follows a recommendation from Chief Deputy Secretary of State Katherine McBrien after she presided …

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