On Tuesday, voters residing in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, known for its affluent coastal neighborhoods, cast their ballots to award an electoral vote to Democrat Kamala Harris.
Maine is unique in that it is one of only two states that divides its electoral votes; it grants two votes to the overall statewide victor and one vote to the winner of each congressional district.
In this instance, Harris emerged victorious in the more progressive 1st District. In contrast, the rural and conservative 2nd District had previously leaned towards Republican Donald Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.
At 10:45 p.m. EST, the news organization announced Harris’s win in Maine’s 1st District, reflecting the district’s political leanings and its support for the Democratic candidate.