Republican Paul LePage wins election to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District

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Paul LePage wins Maine’s 2nd District for Republicans

Republican Paul LePage won Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the midterm election, according to Newser. goSkagit reported that it was the only congressional seat to shift from Democratic to Republican control without redistricting. The St. Catharines Standard described the race as a lone Republican gain amid nationwide losses, and Newser said LePage narrowly beat his Democratic opponent. The reports do not name that opponent.