Although U.S. Rep. Jared Golden already gave his victory speech, the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is not final. Because there was an unofficial write-in candidate, in addition to Golden and Republican state Rep.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden claimed victory in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race on Wednesday, although Republican Austin Theriault has yet to concede and signaled plans on Wednesday to request a recount.

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden entered the race seeking a fourth term representing a largely rural area of the state.

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, was defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault.

With the balance of power in the U.S. House still up for grabs, Democrats were claiming victory in a key tossup race in Maine. While NBC News hasn’t projected a winner at 77% of votes counted, the Maine Democratic Party said Wednesday afternoon that Rep.

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden declared victory in Maine’s Second District Wednesday, although the race has not officially been called.

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden claims to have fended off a challenge on Tuesday from Republican NASCAR star Austin Theriault in Maine's 2nd congressional district, but the GOP contender wasn't ready to concede the race.