Maine state rep 'exploring options' to regain voice after censure over transgender athlete post

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby, a Republican, says she has no intention of taking down her social media post about a biological male competing in women's sports, despite being censured by the state legislature for refusing to apologize.

While Libby would not divulge specific details about her plans to find a way around her censure without issuing an apology, or taking down her post, Libby said she intends to "capitalize" on the fact that, in November, Republicans only lost a chance at regaining the majority in Maine's House by just 60 votes. Since 2019, the Maine legislature, as well as the governor's office, have been occupied by Democrats.

"This sets an incredibly dangerous precedent that someone could be silenced for a social media post," Libby said Wednesday. "It is a terribly dangerous road to go down and that's why I am considering all options, because this cannot be allowed to stand."