Republicans score rare blue-to-red flip in Maine during midterm landslide
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Republicans achieved a rare victory in Maine's 2nd congressional district during a midterm election that otherwise saw significant losses for the party. This specific seat flipped from blue to red. It stands out as the only congressional seat to change party control in this manner across the country. This shift occurred without the influence of redistricting. The result provides a rare positive point for the party on the national map.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — As Republicans dig out from under a midterm landslide, they can point to a single bright spot on the nationwide congressional map. That’s Maine’s 2nd congressional district, the only seat that went from blue to red without the help of redistricting.