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Democrat Wins Maine 2nd District Primary After Ranked-Choice Count
Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. The seat will be contested in November by former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary in Maine's 2nd Congressional District after three rounds of ranked-choice voting, the state's Secretary of State's office announced Friday. State Sen. Joe Baldacci led after the first two rounds but fell behind once challengers Paige Loud and Jordan Wood were eliminated.
Dunlap, the state's auditor, will face Republican Paul LePage in the November general election.
Background on the seat The district has been held by Democratic Rep.
Jared Golden, who is retiring after four terms. President Trump carried the district in the last three presidential elections. Golden declined to endorse Kamala Harris in 2024 and voted with Republicans on several measures, including efforts to avert a government shutdown.
Fundraising and outlook As of May 20, LePage reported $1.2 million in cash on hand while Dunlap had less than $100,000, according to Federal Election Commission data. The results were released 10 days after the primary due to the ranked-choice tabulation process.
