Supporters of Maine transgender sports referendum say they’ll wait until 2027

Group continues push to ban transgender athletes from Maine high school sports

Protect Girls Sports in Maine is looking to revive its referendum bid for the 2027 ballot after prior setbacks.

Protect Girls' Sports in Maine shifts focus to get referendum on 2027 ballot

The citizen initiative regarding transgender athletes in Maine schools was set to appear on the November 2026 ballot, but it was later removed after the Secretary of State's Office later discovered the petition had too many invalid signatures.

Organizers of proposed referendum on transgender athletes aim for 2027 Maine ballot

The proposed ballot question would require school athletes to compete on teams that match their birth gender.

Organizers will try to get transgender athlete referendum on 2027 ballot

Organizers plan a signature drive starting Sept. 26 to put a referendum banning transgender athletes from girls sports on Maine's 2027 ballot.

Supporters of Maine transgender sports referendum say they’ll wait until 2027

The state found they didn't have enough signatures to make the ballot this year.