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Paul LePage Advances to General Election in Maine’s 2nd District
Former Republican Governor Paul LePage is advancing to the general election in Maine’s 2nd congressional district.
Former Republican Governor Paul LePage is moving on to the general election in Maine’s 2nd congressional district. The most notable aspect of the race is that the Democratic candidates remain uncertain before the ranked-choice vote count is completed.
The open seat is being contested following the retirement announcement of Democratic Representative Jared Golden. Golden had stood out as one of the most conservative Democrats in the House and managed to hold his seat in both 2020 and 2024 despite Donald Trump winning the district.
Three Democrats Emerge as Front-Runners
Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, and Jordan Wood are the leading contenders in the race. Baldacci, a state senator and son of a former governor, is running with the support of the House Democratic campaign committee and a prominent Democratic super PAC.
Matt Dunlap, former state secretary and current state auditor, is campaigning as the progressive candidate. Dunlap supports the "Medicare for All" approach and relies on his long political history in the state.
Jordan Wood, former chief of staff to former California Representative Katie Porter and a former senior staffer at End Citizens United, is also running on the progressive side. Wood stands out as the campaign’s top fundraiser.
Outcome to Be Decided by Ranked-Choice Voting
Since no candidate is expected to win a majority of the votes outright, the race will be decided by ranked-choice voting. In this system, voters’ second, third, and if applicable, fourth choices are redistributed from the lowest-polling candidates until only two remain, with the candidate receiving the most votes declared the winner.
Which Democratic candidate will emerge ahead will be at the center of one of the nation’s most competitive House races. This district is also seen as a critical area Republicans hope to flip from the Democrats.
Other Key Races Also on the Ballot
Other competitive districts featured on Tuesday’s ballot include those in Nevada, where three incumbent Democratic representatives face another challenging test for the party.
In South Carolina, state senator Wes Climer ran unopposed in the Republican primary to replace retiring Representative Ralph Norman. Climer is widely expected to win the congressional seat next year in a district that Trump carried by about 23 points in 2024.
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