Supreme Court restores voting privileges of censured anti-trans Maine Republican lawmaker
Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.
May 20, 2025
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Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.
Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.
Fecteau, who pushed the state to ban the use of conversion therapy on minors, will be the first out gay man to hold the position in Maine.
Mike Michaud was unopposed in Tuesday's primary for governor, while Ryan Fecteau captured the Democratic nomination in the state's 11th House District.
The far-right Republican is the first governor from either party to veto such a measure.
Greg Harris, the new Illinois House majority leader, is one of several out lawmakers ascending to key posts.
Paul LePage hasn't said whether he will sign a bill sent to his desk today by the legislature.
The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.