Democrats fear Maine district 'off the board' after Dunlap victory
State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary in Maine‘s 2nd District early Friday morning. His victory could put Republicans in the driver’s seat for November.
TL;DR
- State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary in Maine's 2nd District.
- His victory may favor Republicans in the upcoming November election.
- Dunlap will compete against Republican Paul LePage for the seat vacated by Rep. Jared Golden.
- National Democrats reportedly did not want Dunlap to be the general election candidate.
- The district is considered a challenge for Democrats, especially without Rep. Golden, who won in a Trump-won district.