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Matt Dunlap concedes Maine House race to Paul LePage

Matt Dunlap has conceded the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District to former Governor Paul LePage. Dunlap announced his concession shortly after the state indicated results would go to ranked choice tabulation, stating he did not believe it would change the outcome. LePage leads by less than one percentage point, marking a shift in representation for northern Maine after eight years.

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Maine Auditor Matt Dunlap conceded to former Governor Paul LePage in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Dunlap's announcement came after the state indicated that results would undergo ranked choice tabulation. LePage currently leads by less than one percentage point, which would result in a Republican representative for northern Maine for the first time in eight years following Rep. Jared Golden's retirement.

Key facts

  • Matt Dunlap conceded the race to Paul LePage on November 5, 2026.
  • LePage leads Dunlap by less than one percentage point, approximately 3,000 votes.
  • This district will have a Republican representative for the first time in eight years.
  • Dunlap campaigned as a progressive while the district supported Trump by nine points in 2024.
  • Senator Susan Collins was also competing for her sixth term during this election.
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