# Thursday, May 21st, 2026: Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Maine voter data; trans athlete referendum may not qualify for November ballot

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-05-21T22:26:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-05-21/thursday-may-21st-2026-mainers-mourn-former-legislator-gerald-talbot-and-game-warden-joshua-tibbetts-in-two-celebrations-of-life
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