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Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Updated 3:59 pm CST, Monday, December 24, 2018
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New England's last remaining Republican congressman ended his legal battle Monday challenging the election of his Democratic opponent under Maine's new voting system.
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said in a statement posted on Facebook that he still considers the ranked-choice system confusing. He said he wishes the best for Democrat Rep.-elect Jared Golden, whose swearing-in is set for Jan. 3.
A federal judge in Maine and the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston both dealt blows to Poliquin's efforts to have the courts rule the system unconstitutional and either declare him the winner or order another election.
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"As such, despite winning the largest number of votes on Election Day, I believe it's in the best interest of my constituents and all Maine citizens to close this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history by ending any further legal proceedings," Poliquin said.
More:
https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Maine-congressman-ends-legal-challenge-to-13489204.php
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, giving them hell, in happier days.
Vaya con Dios, Rep. Poliquin.
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