PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Some Maine voters say they were tricked into signing a petition that could lead to a vote on repealing a law that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccines.

The Portland Press Herald reports that voters claim to have been misled and, in some cases, lied to about the details of the petition they were signing.

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says he cannot remove signatures under state law. However, petitioners are required to have a copy of the law they want to enact or repeal for a voter’s review.

Cara Sacks, co-chair of Mainers for Health and Parental Rights, which organized the petition drive, said voters were asked to sign a petition to allow people to vote on the issue of government-mandated vaccines.