Overview

• Jared Golden has provisionally secured victory in Maine's 2nd Congressional District through the ranked choice voting system.
• Republican challenger Austin Theriault has requested a recount, citing the narrow margin and anomalies in the vote count.
• Neither candidate initially achieved a majority, triggering the ranked choice process where second-choice votes were reallocated.
• The race has drawn significant attention and $50 million in spending, reflecting its competitiveness in a mostly rural district.
• The recount process is expected to extend into December, with official certification of results pending the outcome.