“We must go after this bad precedent,” former Gov. Paul LePage wrote recently to members of the Republican state committee.
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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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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.
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Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting
With more than 50 percent of the recount complete, the Republican incumbent had failed to pick enough votes to indicate he would surpass Democratic Rep.-elect Jared Golden.
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Near halfway point of 2nd District recount, ballots still show Golden headed for win
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Thursday that there were no significant changes in the tally, which could be complete by Jan. 2, when Congress is sworn in.
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Judge rules out new election for Poliquin in decision upholding Maine’s ranked-choice voting
U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker says the U.S. Constitution gives states considerable flexibility in holding elections.
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Video: Recount in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District election is underway
After losing by more than 3,500 votes in the nation’s first ranked-choice election, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin asked for a hand recount