Democratic Rep. Jared Golden wins through Maine's ranked choice voting

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Source: AP

Updated 8:55 PM EST, November 15, 2024


PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won reelection to Congress through Maine’s ranked choice system on Friday. It’s the third time in four elections in the hotly contested district that Golden won after votes were retabulated because first choices failed to produce a majority for any candidate.

This time it was Republican challenger Austin Theriault who came out behind. His campaign had said he would seek a recount, and his campaign reiterated the request Friday evening.

“Every Mainer’s voice should be heard and their vote counted in this historically close race and we have seen several anomalies that can only be rectified with a full recount. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we work to ensure every vote is counted,” said Theriault’s campaign manager, Shawn Roderick.

Golden said the results show that he won, and he thanked his supporters. But he said Theriault was within his rights to request a recount. In the meantime, he said he would continue his work in Washington. Maine’s 2nd District, which is largely rural and known for its lobster fishing and logging, has favored President-elect Donald Trump in each of his three elections.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/maine-house-congress-golden-theriault-bb072ca55aaab2ebae3fb8b6339cb545

[Space Lemon]

1. I voted for him.

He isn't great, but I'd rather have him in office than see Theriault get in.

[crim son]

5. Same.

I am unimpressed by the fact that he didn't consider gun control a meaningful issue until last year's local massacre.

[Fiendish Thingy]

2. IIRC, Golden was the rep who said he would be "fine" with a Trump second term. Nt

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3. Yes

He is the "New England version" of Dean Phillips.

[Prairie Gates]

4. Clearly, he would have lost if he said anything else

I guess the question is whether we want a Dem from 2nd Maine in the caucus or not.

[BonnieJW]

6. I keep seeing these wins come through for dems

Aren't we closer now?

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7. A couple like this

were "ranked choice", including the AK one that hasn't been called and is still outstanding... (although I think for AK, Begich was ahead of Peltola last I checked awhile ago, although if neither get 50%, then they start allocating the "2nd choice" vote to the top 2 as applicable, and down the line).