The state's motion to dismiss says the Trump administration has not said why it wants voters' personal information.
The DOJ filed the lawsuit in September, accusing Maine of violating federal election laws by withholding personal voter information.
A massive generational divide is central to the competitive race between the incumbent governor Mills and oyster farmer Platner.
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Paul LePage said he will emphasize trans-student-athlete policy in his campaign, and Sen. Susan Collins signed onto a petition related to the issue.
A citizen-led group is gathering signatures for a 2026 Maine referendum to scale back recreational cannabis, with 67,682 signatures due by Feb. 2.
A new poll gave Platner a double-digit lead over Mills among Maine Democrats in the race to take on GOP Senator Susan Collins.