Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff
State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.
State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is barred by term limits from running again, leading to a wide-open race.
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage is moving onto the general election in Maine’s 2nd District, NBC News projects, as the crowded Democratic field in one of the country’s most important battleground districts remains unresolved ahead of a ranked choice voting tabulation.
Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive.