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LePage flips Maine's 2nd congressional district for Republicans

(The Center Square) — Republican Paul LePage won Maine's 2nd Congressional District Thursday when Democrat Matt Dunlap bowed out of the race two days after the midterm election.

By Christen Smith | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Nov 5, 2026, 5:15 PM ET

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Maine Republican candidate's relative detained by ICE
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Pingree defeats Charles to win Maine governorship

(The Center Square) — Democrat Hannah Pingree defeated Republican Bobby Charles in Maine's wide-open governor's race Tuesday as part of a nationwide sweep of governorships by her party.

By Chris Wade | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Nov 4, 2026, 11:16 AM ET

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Pingree defeats Charles to win Maine governorship
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Democrats widen gains in Northeast congressional races

(The Center Square) — Voters in New York, New Hampshire and Maine decided races that helped Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections.

By Chris Wade | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Nov 4, 2026, 8:24 AM ET

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Connecticut, Vermont primaries showcase Democratic Party's rift
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