# Ranked Choice Voting Delivers Surprises

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-06-21T06:58:34+00:00
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## Resource

Maine’s ranked-choice voting delivered nail-biting drama as voters locked in unexpected winners across key races. In the Democratic governor’s race, 49-year-old Hannah Pingree clawed her way to victory after four rounds, flipping momentum through strategic alliances. Republican Bobby Charles held firm in an eight-way battle, surviving last-minute challenges to claim his spot. Meanwhile, Democrat Matt Dunlap secured the U.S. House Second District nod, setting up a high-stakes showdown against veteran GOP contender Paul LePage. This system turns every vote into a suspenseful puzzle — and the results? Anything but predictable. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a370910aee9568d5

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