2nd Congressional District Archives

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2nd District Democrats team up on Baldacci over PAC money

by Billy Kobin May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Sen. Joe Baldacci’s opponents wrote a letter asking him to disavow money he received from Project 218.

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How a family restaurant and years of Maine service led Joe Baldacci to run for Congress

by Billy Kobin May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, is pitching himself as a fighter in the 2nd District against both former Gov. Paul LePage and President Donald Trump.

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National Democrats back Joe Baldacci in 2nd Congressional District

by Billy Kobin May 4, 2026May 14, 2026

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is throwing its support behind Baldacci in the crowded primary, the winner of which will face former Gov. Paul LePage.

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How to watch the upcoming primary debates in Maine’s races for governor, Senate, House

by Rachel Ohm April 27, 2026May 12, 2026

A scheduled debate between Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner was cancelled when Mills dropped out of the race.

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Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat

by Billy Kobin April 23, 2026May 11, 2026

Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.

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Maine congressional candidate backs Katie Porter for California governor amid controversy

by Drew Johnson April 22, 2026May 11, 2026

Jordan Wood, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, signed a letter in support of his former boss, who is running for California governor while grappling with a video of her yelling at a staffer.

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How Matt Dunlap seeks to win Maine’s Trump-voting congressional district as a progressive

by Billy Kobin April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

State Auditor Matt Dunlap, previously a secretary of state, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leader and state lawmaker, feels his life experiences resonate with voters of all stripes.