Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, is defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker. The matchup between Golden and Theriault is one of a handful of pivotal races with a chance to influence control of the U.

As Election Day turns into the early morning hours of Wednesday, the race to represent Maine's Second Congressional District is still too close to call.

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat, was challenged by state Rep. Austin Theriault, a Republican from Fort Kent, in one of a handful of races nationally that could determine the balance of power in the U.