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Maine's Ranked-Choice Vote Count

Maine's 2nd Congressional District race will use ranked-choice voting to determine its winner between Democrat Jared Golden and Republican Austin Theriault, with a recount planned following the tabulation.

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How does Maine's ranked-choice voting system work?: In Maine's ranked-choice voting system, voters rank candidates by preference. If no candidate gets a majority of first-place votes, the votes of the last-place candidate are redistributed to their voters' second choices until a majority winner is established.
Why is this congressional race considered pivotal?: The 2nd Congressional District race is crucial because it is one of several races that will determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives. The outcome is particularly noteworthy because Republican Donald Trump won the district, demonstrating the district's political diversity.
Why is a ranked-choice vote count necessary in this election?: Neither Golden nor Theriault received over 50% of first-place votes on Election Day, triggering the ranked-choice process. Golden currently holds a slight lead of about 2,000 votes.
When will the ranked-choice voting tabulation begin, and when are results expected?: The ranked-choice voting tabulation will begin on Tuesday, aiming to produce results by the end of the week. A formal recount has also been requested by Theriault due to the narrow margin.
What voting method will Maine use to determine the winner of the 2nd Congressional District race?: Maine will use ranked-choice voting to determine the winner of the 2nd Congressional District race between Jared Golden (Democrat) and Austin Theriault (Republican). The process involves scanning ballots and reallocating votes until a candidate secures a majority.

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