MACROSTORY 1088· JUNE 28, 2026

Maine's 2nd District Becomes Democratic Headache After Progressive Upsets Party Pick

Democrats face a mounting electoral dilemma in Maine after progressive Matt Dunlap, the state's auditor, defeated centrist state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd congressional district. The outcome leaves the…

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