On November 2, Maine high school girls will publicly discuss their experiences competing against transgender athletes as parents submit nearly 5,000 signatures for a ballot initiative aimed at restricting girls' sports. The Protect Girls Sports in Maine committee seeks to qualify for the 2027 ballot after previously falling short by 532 valid signatures. This initiative would require participation in sports and access to facilities based on students' sex as recorded on their birth certificates. The event coincides with a Senate election, bringing renewed focus to the debate over transgender participation in sports.
Key facts
- Maine high school girls will speak on November 2 about competing against transgender athletes.
- Parents are submitting nearly 5,000 signatures for a ballot initiative for the 2027 election.
- The proposed initiative would require sports participation based on sex at birth.
- The previous petition fell short by 532 valid signatures.
- The event coincides with Maine's Senate election on November 3, 2026.
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