Republicans may seek to overturn ranked-choice voting

Paul LePage leaves note of protest on Jared Golden’s election certificate

In defiance of a voter-approved, ranked-choice election law Maine's outgoing Republican governor wrote that the Democratic challenger's victory over incumbent Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin race was "stolen."

Appeals court rejects Bruce Poliquin's plea for an injunction to keep Golden out of Congress

Jared Golden plans town halls, listening tour as he prepares to take office

LePage, calling ranked-choice voting ‘repugnant,’ hasn’t certified Golden’s win. But it may not matter.

Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.

Jared Golden’s lawyers call GOP’s election case appeal ‘a Hail Mary pass’

Bruce Poliquin asks appeals court to block state from declaring Jared Golden the winner

Rep. Poliquin to appeal ruling upholding his loss in ranked-choice election

The Republican hopes the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston will look more favorably on his case challenging the constitutionality of Maine's voting law.

Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting

The recount process so far has failed to produce major discrepancies that would enable Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin to overcome a 3,500-vote gap against Democratic Congressman-elect Jared Golden.

Near halfway point of 2nd District recount, ballots still show Golden headed for win

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Thursday that there were no significant changes in the tally, which could be complete by Jan. 2, when Congress is sworn in.