Chasing Maine's Second: A Fight for Congress in Paradise

Set against the backdrop of the contentious 2018 U.S. Congressional elections, Maine's Second District emerges as a unique political landscape. Characterized by its rural, predominantly white population, the district has a history of surprising electoral choices, swinging between Democratic and Republican candidates. Amidst a surge of political ad spending and an experimental ranked choice voting system, local issues like healthcare and community identity take center stage. The election culminates in a stalemate, resolved by a rookie federal judge, highlighting the district's resilience and distinctiveness in American politics.