AUGUSTA — State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District, setting up a fall contest against former Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Dunlap defeated three other candidates in the race that was decided following a ranked choice vote count.
On election night, state Sen. Joe Baldacci led with 32%, followed by Dunlap at 29%, Jordan Wood at 29% and Paige Loud at 10%.
Following the ranked choice count, Dunlap won the race followed by Baldacci.
The seat is open following the surprise decision in November by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, not to seek reelection.
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