The Democratic freshman ousted Republican Bruce Poliquin in a tight race decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Maine’s new Rep. Golden votes against Pelosi for House speaker
The 2nd District Democrat had promised he would not support the return of the former speaker.
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Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ as diverse Congress convenes in midst of shutdown
The day reflects celebration and impatience at a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era.
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LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress
In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden’s win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn’t result in a true majority as promised.’
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Jared Golden getting ready to take office next week in Washington
They won’t give Maine’s next congressman the keys to his office until Wednesday, but his new digs in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill are ready. They’re a little sparse, though. Pictures of the still-vacant office taken this week show only empty shelves, gleaming desktops and computers showing only screen savers. One stands […]
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Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress
The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing ‘this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history’ is in the best interest of his constituents.
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Court denies Poliquin’s appeal to stop Golden’s certification as winner
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling is the latest blow to Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s legal battle to reverse the outcome of the ranked-choice election in Maine’s 2nd District.
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LePage, calling ranked-choice voting ‘repugnant,’ hasn’t certified Golden’s win. But it may not matter.
Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.
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In appeal, Poliquin asks court to block certification of Golden’s 2nd District win
The Republican wants an emergency injunction until federal judges can weigh his constitutional objections to ranked-choice voting.
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Rep. Poliquin to appeal ruling upholding his loss in ranked-choice election
The Republican hopes the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston will look more favorably on his case challenging the constitutionality of Maine’s voting law.