We encourage all Democrats, independents and independent-minded Republicans to mark their ballots for Jared Golden for Congress.

Differences between Jared and his opponent are clear. Issues that stand out include labor and worker rights, reproductive rights, health care including mental health, energy development, gun safety, and immigration. Information is available online through legislative scorecards, the Maine legislative website, and You Tube videos of their three debates.

Jared is a two-tour combat veteran and leader with multiple productive legislative and congressional terms under his belt. His opponent is a one-term state legislator with no evidence of independence in his voting record. Jared’s documented independence increases the chance that the Congress will pass acceptable solutions to our most pressing problems.

Current polling predicts a small margin of victory. Ask yourself which candidate has the ability to most effectively represent your interests in a very closely divided Congress.

Robert and Deborah Peale

Readfield