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The campaign for Republican Austin Theriault immediately requested a hand recount, meaning the winner likely won't be officially declared until December.
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden's narrow lead shrunk as late returns came in from across the district. Maine's secretary of state said Thursday night that neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote, triggering a ranked-choice runoff.
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The race is being watched closely as Republicans and Democrats jostle for control of the House.
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While the presidential race is consuming much of the political oxygen nationally, Maine has a closely watched congressional contest that could help decide which party controls the U.S. House. Voters will also choose a state flag design and bond measures.
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In addition to the presidential and congressional races, Maine voters will decide on five ballot questions and fill all 186 seats in the state Legislature.
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The Lewiston mass shooting changed Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden's perspective on assault-style guns. And that has changed the political dynamics in the close race for the swing-district seat.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana spoke to about 400 Republicans attending a "battle station" opening that doubled as a rally for 2nd District candidate Austin Theriault.
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Maine's 2nd District congressman has yet to say whether he supports Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential contest. But Golden said he believes Democratic delegates — and not superdelegates like himself — should choose the party nominee.
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The moderate Democrat from Maine's 2nd Congressional District also hadn't endorsed President Biden before he withdrew from the race for the White House, although Golden has made clear that he won't vote for former President Trump.
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The three-term Democratic incumbent criticized other Democrats for predicting that another Trump term would endanger the nation. Instead, he said it will be up to Congress — as it has been in the past — to block harmful policies.