The Republican hopes the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston will look more favorably on his case challenging the constitutionality of Maine’s voting law.
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Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting
With more than 50 percent of the recount complete, the Republican incumbent had failed to pick enough votes to indicate he would surpass Democratic Rep.-elect Jared Golden.
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Near halfway point of 2nd District recount, ballots still show Golden headed for win
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Thursday that there were no significant changes in the tally, which could be complete by Jan. 2, when Congress is sworn in.
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Judge rules out new election for Poliquin in decision upholding Maine’s ranked-choice voting
U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker says the U.S. Constitution gives states considerable flexibility in holding elections.
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Deqa Dhalac wins big in special election for South Portland council seat
Dhalac, an experienced social worker, got more than two-thirds of the vote in the race against longtime local business owner Donald ‘Cookie’ Cook.
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Maine’s 2018 2nd District race was costliest in state history
Of the $24.3 million that candidates and PACs spent to sway voters, Democrat Jared Golden spent $5.6 million to $4.1 million for Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin.
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Golden eager to take Maine’s 2nd District seat in U.S. House
The Lewiston Democrat worries that the delay and uncertainty caused by a recount in the race could put him at a disadvantage when Congress convenes in January.
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Long recount could leave Maine’s 2nd District seat vacant when Congress begins new term
A spokesman for Jared Golden says delaying his swearing-in to the U.S. House would only hurt the people who elected him.
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With 2nd District recount set to start, judge says he’ll rule soon on ranked-choice challenge
Lance Walker, who heard opposing arguments Wednesday by the state and the Poliquin campaign, must decide whether Maine’s voter-approved election system is constitutional.
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Ballot recount in 2nd Congressional District race starts Thursday
The process, involving the hand-counting of nearly 300,000 votes and several tabulation rounds under ranked-choice voting, could take four weeks, not counting the holidays.