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June 9, 2026
Paul LePage Advances to General Election for Maine's 2nd Congressional District
- Former Governor Paul LePage has officially advanced to the general election for Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
- The Democratic primary remains unresolved, with multiple candidates vying for the nomination, increasing uncertainty for the party's chances.
- This election is critical as it follows the retirement of incumbent Jared Golden, a conservative Democrat, raising Republican hopes of flipping the seat.
6 Sources
- Live results: Democrats duke it out in key Maine primary race for battleground House seatJun 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- LePage wins Maine Republican nod in key US House battlegroundJun 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM · Reuters
- Democrats await ranked choice vote in Maine to decide key House nomineeJun 10, 2026 at 1:51 AM · NBC
- Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing DistrictJun 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM · NYT
- Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a WeekJun 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM · NYT
- Could Control of Congress Run Through Northern Maine?Jun 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM · NYT