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Matt Dunlap concedes Maine's 2nd District race to Paul LePage
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Key Points:
- State Auditor Matt Dunlap conceded the race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat to former Gov. Paul LePage after initial results showed LePage with 49.894% and Dunlap with 48.307% of the vote, triggering a ranked-choice voting tabulation.
- Despite Dunlap's concession, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed that the ranked-choice voting process must be completed to certify the election results, with tabulation scheduled to begin on November 9.
- LePage's campaign and supporters expressed confidence in his victory, citing a significant vote margin, while Dunlap acknowledged the outcome and thanked his supporters.
- Maine's 2nd Congressional District is the largest east of the Mississippi River, and the ranked-choice voting system requires a candidate to secure over 50% of votes to win outright; otherwise, votes are redistributed until a majority is reached.
- Paul LePage, with nearly 30 years of political experience including two terms as governor, will replace outgoing Congressman Jared Golden, who did not seek reelection after four terms.
