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Matt Dunlap has secured the Democratic nomination for Maine's 2nd Congressional District after the ranked-choice count. He defeated Joe Baldacci and will face Paul LePage in the general election for the open seat. Recent Maine Democratic Senate drama is separate from this nomination race. The nomination appears settled in Dunlap’s favor, so this should not add much uncertainty to the Democratic nominee market. Recent Senate-race turmoil in Maine does not directly affect this House nomination event.
By Arit John, Arlette Saenz, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Maine Democrats are rushing to come up with a plan to quickly replace Graham Platner, their embattled Senate nominee, if he ends his campaign in the wake of a rape allegation that has left him hemorrhaging support from longtime allies. Platner has denied the allegation,
The Democratic nominee from Sullivan denied the accusations of sexual assault that surfaced Monday but hinted in a video statement that his campaign may not be able to weather this latest scandal.
Two shadowy groups, Lead Left and Real Change, received all their funds from a super PAC that also supports Republicans.
PORTLAND, Maine -- Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete this fall to become Maine's next governor.
Maine Democrats nominated state auditor Matthew Dunlap to run in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, a closely watched race that could help decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November, U.S. media projected on Friday.
Pingree and Charles won their primaries Friday, after the June 9 contests advanced to ranked choice voting.
Dunlap overcame a first-round deficit to knock off state Sen. Joe Baldacci in a battle of Bangor-area politicians.
The seat has become a priority target for both parties following Democratic Rep. Jared Golden’s decision not to run for reelection.
“It’s a time-consuming process,” said Kate McBrien, who is administering the count in place of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
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National Nurses United
National Nurses United endorsed Matthew Dunlap for Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
Mike Michaud
Mike Michaud endorsed Matthew Dunlap in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd congressional district.
Reproductive Freedom for All
Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Joe Baldacci in Maine's CD2 race.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee endorsed Joe Baldacci in Maine's 2nd District primary.
Defend the Vote
Defend the Vote endorsed Jordan Wood in Maine’s Democratic congressional race.
J. WoodJordan Wood
J. GoldenJared GoldenM. DunlapMatthew DunlapJ. BaldacciJoe Baldacci
P. LoudPaige LoudSource: FEC
