Former governor. Paul LePage declared victory Thursday in Maine’s 2nd District as a Democrat Matt Dunlap conceded, giving Republicans their first and perhaps only pickup in the House that was not the result of GOP redistricting.
The seat, which was open due to the retirement of the outgoing representative. Jared Dore (D), ends Democratic hold on a deep red district won twice by the president Donald Trump .
Dunlap’s The campaign said the race was heading toward a ranked-choice count, but that it did not expect the process to change the outcome.
“This is not the result we were hoping for and I am disappointed that we did not succeed,” the candidate said in a statement. “Congratulations to Paul LePage I wish him the best.
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