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More than a week has passed since Election Day, and Maine’s newly elected members of Congress are preparing for their roles in Washington.
In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, former Governor Paul LePage received 49.89% of first-choice votes on Election Day, finishing ahead of Democrat Matt Dunlap. Because neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote, Maine law required a ranked-choice voting tabulation, despite Dunlap conceding the race last Thursday. The ranked-choice voting tabulation was conducted this week, with LePage emerging as the winner on Thursday.
Meanwhile, LePage traveled to Washington, D.C., where he met with outgoing Congressman Jared Golden.
Also in the nation’s capital, Senator-elect Troy Jackson participated in orientation activities for newly elected senators. The visit marks an important step as Jackson prepares to take office in January as a member of the 120th Congress.
As election results are finalized and newly elected officials prepare to take office, the League’s Governmental Affairs team will continue monitoring developments and assessing potential impacts on Maine’s credit unions.