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LePage wins Maine CD2 as Dunlap concedes despite ranked-choice tabulation
politics36 minutes ago

LePage wins Maine CD2 as Dunlap concedes despite ranked-choice tabulation

Former Governor Paul LePage (R) has won the U.S. House race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District after Democrat Matt Dunlap conceded on November 5, 2026. Although LePage led with 49.9% of first-choice votes, he did not secure the 50% majority required to win outright under Maine's ranked-choice voting (RCV) laws. Consequently, the Secretary of State's Office will still conduct a formal RCV tabulation starting November 9 to certify the result, despite the concession. LePage is set to replace retiring Democrat Jared Golden, marking a significant shift in a district that previously favored Democrats.

via WMTW|
#congressional-election#maine#matt-dunlap
Maine CD2 race heads to ranked-choice tabulation after Dunlap concedes to LePage
politics13 hours ago

Maine CD2 race heads to ranked-choice tabulation after Dunlap concedes to LePage

Republican Paul LePage leads Democrat Matt Dunlap in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District by a narrow margin, but the race will undergo ranked-choice tabulation because no candidate secured a majority. Dunlap conceded the race on November 4, 2026, while LePage declared victory. The official results are pending a public tabulation process scheduled for November 10.

via WABI|
#2026-midterms#maine#matt-dunlap
LePage Condemns ICE Deportation of Relative with Work Permit
politics1 month ago

LePage Condemns ICE Deportation of Relative with Work Permit

Paul LePage, a Republican candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, stated on Monday that his son’s father-in-law, who holds a valid work permit, is facing deportation. LePage argued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should prioritize deporting gang members and criminals rather than long-term residents with legal work authorization. This statement highlights a tension within his campaign, which has previously supported broad immigration enforcement. The comments were made during an event in Augusta where LePage accepted an endorsement from the Maine Fraternal Order of Police.

via The Washington Post|
#2026-midterms#ice#immigration
LePage leads in Maine 2nd District as Golden’s exit triggers $26M ad war
us-politics1 month ago

LePage leads in Maine 2nd District as Golden’s exit triggers $26M ad war

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage is the favored candidate to replace retiring Representative Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. LePage, a hard-line conservative, faces progressive State Auditor Matt Dunlap in a race that has attracted over $26.5 million in ad spending. National Republican groups have poured millions into the district, viewing it as a rare opportunity to flip a seat that previously elected a Democrat despite voting for the president three times. The race highlights a shift from Golden’s centrist approach to a more polarized contest.

via The Washington Post|
#2026-midterms#jared-golden#maine-2nd-district
Vance’s Maine Campaign Stumbles Amid Trade Blunders and Protests
politics2 months ago

Vance’s Maine Campaign Stumbles Amid Trade Blunders and Protests

Vice President JD Vance faced a difficult campaign stop in Brewer, Maine, on August 24, 2026, where he was met by hostile protesters and stumbled through key policy questions. While campaigning for Republican House candidate Paul LePage, Vance struggled with geography and trade policy, notably mislabeling Canada as a state. The visit highlighted deep local opposition to the administration’s immigration enforcement and trade tactics, occurring just days before a leaked audio recording surfaced in which Vance mocked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s negotiating stance.

via The Daily Beast|
#2026-midterms#ice-controversy#jd-vance