Firebrand Gov. Paul LePage wins again in Maine

Firebrand Gov. Paul LePage wins again in Maine
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Republican Gov. Paul LePage (R) has been re-elected in Maine — providing yet another example of what a great election night this has been for Republicans.

With 77 percent of the vote in, LePage has 47 percent support, against Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud with 44 percent, plus 8 percent for Eliot Cutler. LePage has been projected as the winner by multiples news outlets including ABC, CBS, and the local Bangor Daily News.

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