PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A former Maine state representative is leading in the Republican primary for a competitive House district, but additional voting rounds under ranked-choice voting might be necessary to declare a victor.

Dale Crafts had a lead but was shy of the 50% threshold with half of precincts reporting Tuesday evening.

The race also included former television reporter Adrienne Bennett and former state Sen. Eric Brakey.

If there is no majority winner, the last-place candidate will be eliminated and those voters’ second choices will be reallocated to determine a winner. The process could take several days. The winner will run against Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.