Dunlap Wins Maine House Primary

State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic nomination for Maine's open 2nd Congressional District after ranked-choice tabulation. He defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and now faces former Republican Gov. Paul LePage in a competitive general election.

1. Frame 1State Auditor Matt Dunlap moves from Maine's ranked-choice Democratic primary into the open 2nd District House race, putting voters before a LePage matchup.
2. Frame 2Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm, creating an upset inside the party's House plan.
3. Frame 3The seat opened when Democratic Rep. Jared Golden decided not to run, drawing both parties toward the district.
4. Frame 4A Maine district map carries the fall fight: Politico calls the seat a top battleground for both parties.
5. Frame 5LePage, a former Republican governor, had no primary opponent, making November the Dunlap-LePage contest.
6. Frame 6The general election now tests candidate fit, party support and whether Democrats can hold the open swing district.