PORTLAND, Maine — In the latest developments of the congressional race, Democratic Representative Jared Golden has emerged victorious through Maine’s ranked choice voting system, as confirmed by election officials on Friday.
This victory marks a significant trend for Golden, as it would be the third time in four electoral cycles that he has won in this fiercely competitive district after reassessing the votes due to none of the candidates securing a majority in the initial count.

On the opposing side, the Republican candidate Austin Theriault found himself trailing in this election. His campaign has indicated plans to pursue a recount, and they reiterated this request on Friday evening, underscoring their commitment to ensuring a thorough examination of the results.

Currently, the race has not been officially declared by news organizations, as additional clarification from the Secretary of State’s office is anticipated to ascertain whether the results will hold up against the impending recount.

Maine’s 2nd District, characterized by its predominantly rural landscape and economies heavily reliant on lobster fishing and logging, has consistently shown support for President Donald Trump in all three of his campaigns.