Dunlap, the state auditor and former secretary of state from Old Town, launched his campaign Monday for Maine’s 2nd District seat in the House, giving Golden his first primary challenger since he was elected in 2018.
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State auditor Dunlap inches toward primary challenge against Golden
The Democrat from Old Town formed a political organization last week ahead of a possible run for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House.
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Jared Golden introduces bill to increase penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers, judges
The Back the Blue Act proposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years for anyone who kills a federal law enforcement officer, a U.S. judge or a federally funded public safety officer.
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‘Barnburner’ expected in Golden-LePage matchup in Maine’s 2nd District
While there is still time for other candidates to emerge, Rep. Jared Golden and former Gov. Paul LePage are on a collision course that could have national implications.
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Jared Golden plans to stay in Congress, won’t run for governor or Senate
The centrist Democrat from Lewiston says he is focused on winning a 5th term representing Maine’s more conservative 2nd District in order to help his party retake the House in 2026.
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Former Gov. LePage announces run for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District
The Republican, who served 2 terms as governor and later mounted an unsuccessful bid for a third, will seek the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.
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As Jared Golden speaks at private Colby event, protesters demand accountability
While U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, spoke at a private Colby College event Wednesday about his desire to engage voters, protesters along upper Main Street in Waterville criticized him and others for failing to hold town hall meetings.
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Pingree to hold in-person town halls as more constituents demand to meet with lawmakers
The Democrat, who represents the solidly blue 1st District, is the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to schedule a town hall since President Donald Trump returned to office.
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Hand recount underway in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Austin Theriault requested the recount after losing the race to Rep. Jared Golden by 2,706 votes, or less than 1% of votes cast.
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Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat’s win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.