Kamala Harris Claims Three Electoral Votes in Maine
- With 91 percent of precincts reporting, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Maine's popular vote.
- Trump is projected to win Maine's Second Congressional District, securing one Electoral College vote.
- This election marks the second instance of a split Electoral College vote in Maine's history.
On November 7, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris was projected to win three of Maine's four Electoral College votes against President-elect Donald Trump, with 91 percent of precincts reporting. Harris received 52.3 percent of the popular vote, while Trump garnered 45 percent. The results reflect a historically rare split in Maine's Electoral College vote, which previously occurred in 2016 when Trump won the state's Second Congressional District. In this election, Trump is projected to capture only one Electoral College vote from that district, continuing the precedent established during the last election. Maine's unique system allocates two Electoral College votes to the statewide popular vote winner and one vote to each congressional district. The methods used in Maine and Nebraska permit the possibility of such splits, diverging from the common winner-takes-all approach seen in most states. Ultimately, while Trump won the overall election in a landslide, Harris's wins in Maine showcase the state's distinct electoral dynamics.