State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.
2nd district 2026
Matt Dunlap wins Democratic runoff in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Dunlap will face the Republican nominee, former Gov. Paul LePage, in November for the chance to succeed U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
What it’s like to wait in person for Maine’s election results
Watching elections officials reconcile ranked-choice ballots is partway between tuning into a cooking demonstration and watching paint dry.
2nd District Democratic primary going to runoff
State Sen. Joe Baldacci, State Auditor Matt Dunlap, former Capitol Hill operative Jordan Wood and social worker Paige Loud were competing for the chance to succeed U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine.
Maine Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
Mainers will cast ballots in primaries for U.S. Senate, two congressional races, governor and dozens of legislative and local races.
Support Joe Baldacci for Congress | Letter
I urge Democrats and independents participating in the June 9 Democratic primary to rank Joe Baldacci first as a candidate for U.S. representative in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. His knowledge of the issues is detailed and substantive and second to none. In talking to him and seeing his messaging, it is clear Baldacci is motivated […]
Thankful for Joe Baldacci’s leadership and support | Letter
While I serve professionally as executive director of the Maine Jewish Museum, I write here in my personal capacity as a member of Maine’s Jewish community to publicly thank state Sen. Joe Baldacci for his leadership and moral courage over many years of public service. Over the past several months, I — along with many […]
In rural America, the winning strategy isn’t more ads. It’s community. | Opinion
The candidate who wins the race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will be the one people see standing beside them, not above them.
It could take days to know the winners of Maine’s primaries. Here’s why.
Three high-profile races are expected to require ranked-choice runoffs this year, a process that can require up to 2 weeks of ballot counting.