LePage flips Maine's 2nd District to GOP in special election

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage won the state's rural 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Matt Dunlap. This flips the seat to Republican control, narrowing the Democratic House majority. The result signals continued GOP strength in rural districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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