King, an independent who was considered the strong favorite to win another term, built a commanding lead over Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello.

Incumbent independent Maine Senator Angus King has declared victory. The Associated Press has not yet officially called the race for Maine’s Senate seat, but King is leading with over 52 percent of the vote.

Independent Sen. Angus King is ahead in his bid for a third term in Maine, but with much of the vote yet to be counted, it was too early to tell whether ranked voting would be needed to decide the fou