Maine closes ranked-choice tally for five June primaries
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Maine's Secretary of State’s Elections division completed ranked-choice tabulations for five June 9, 2006 primary races, naming winners in five contests (Republican Governor Bobby Charles; Democrat Governor Hannah Pingree; Democrat U.S. Congress CD2 Matthew Dunlap; Republican Senate District 4 Chad Perkins; Republican House District 58 Dexter Bridges). In ranked-choice voting, winners must achieve a majority; the recount rules allow candidates in the top three rankings of the penultimate round to file within five business days, with official results posted within 20 days of the election.
- Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces ranked choice tabulations Maine.gov
- Matt Dunlap beats DCCC-backed candidate in primary for top Maine battleground Politico
- Pingree, Charles to face off in governor's race, Dunlap get Dem nomination in 2nd District WGME
- Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race The New York Times
- Maine resolves ranked choice primaries, setting up the governor’s race and a key House contest NBC News
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