Four major races are at stake, including Maine's first new governor in eight years and two congressional contests that could have significant national implications.

The official numbers are still being tallied, but it appears that Maine set a new record on Tuesday for voter turnout during a midterm election. On Wednesday, the Secretary of State's Office called it "an impressive turnout" for the Nov. 3 election, but said it would be a while before exact numbers were available.

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Despite having only three months to campaign, Democrat Troy Jackson was able to defeat five-term Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Former Gov. Paul LePage has declared victory in the race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat, although The Associated Press has yet to call the U.S. House race in the Republican's favor.

A 30 year run in the Senate will come to an end for Susan Collins.