In a series of recent primary elections in Maine, the influence of ranked-choice voting has led to surprising outcomes. Matt Dunlap emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District, defeating the DCCC-backed candidate, while Hannah Pingree secured the Democratic nomination for governor after a lengthy ranked-choice tally. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles clinched his nomination amid calls to end ranked-choice voting from some candidates. The upcoming race for governor is set to pit Pingree against Charles, both of whom are now focusing on the general election campaign. These results underscore the complexities of ranked-choice voting and its impact on the political landscape in Maine.