Maine Group Resubmits Petition for Transgender Athlete Ban Ballot Measure
A group in Maine has resubmitted a petition seeking to put a ban on transgender athletes participating in sports on the state's ballot, using the slogan 'Our girls matter'.
Eureka, CA, November 3, 2026 —
A group in Maine has taken steps to place a proposed ban on transgender athletes participating in sports before state voters. The group has resubmitted a petition aimed at qualifying the measure for the statewide ballot.
The initiative, championed by the group under the slogan ‘Our girls matter’, seeks to restrict transgender individuals from competing in sports categories aligning with their gender identity. Details regarding the specific criteria for the ban or the exact legislative language of the petition were not provided in the available information.
The resubmission indicates that the group is working to meet the requirements for ballot access in Maine. State election laws typically involve gathering a sufficient number of valid signatures from registered voters within a specified timeframe for an initiated bill or constitutional amendment to be considered for placement on the ballot.
Information regarding the specific number of signatures submitted, the deadline for submission, or the verification process by state election officials was not available. The name of the group spearheading this effort was also not provided.
Should the petition meet the state’s signature requirements, the proposed ban would advance to the state legislature for consideration. If the legislature does not act on the measure within a certain period, it would then be placed on the statewide ballot for voters to decide. The timeline for these legislative and potential voter review processes is not yet established.
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