Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine

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Source: Roll Call

Posted May 20, 2025 at 7:30am


Rep. Jared Golden, the Maine Democrat who has won a district that delivered its Electoral College vote to President Donald Trump, is running for reelection.

Golden announced Tuesday that he would be running for reelection instead of seeking a statewide office, saying in a statement that “the surest way to restore balance in Washington is for Democrats to win back the House of Representatives.”

“While the election is still 18 months away and I remain focused on my responsibilities to my constituents and my family, I also know the path to the majority runs through Maine,” Golden said. “And I am going to do what it takes to make sure no one like Paul LePage blusters his way into Congress.”

LePage, a Republican former governor, announced May 5 that he was running for the 2nd District House seat currently occupied by Golden.

Read more: https://rollcall.com/2025/05/20/jared-golden-opts-for-reelection-bid-over-statewide-campaign-in-maine/

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1. Jeezus, someone (LePage) who might actually inspire me to send money to Jared Golden!

God these are incredible times!

Golden almost sounds like a Democrat here, apparently there are some Republicans even he can't find common cause with.

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2. Reminder: Last summer, Golden said he would be "OK" with a second Trump term

He needs to be primaried by a real Democrat.

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3. Somebody should ask him how that is working for him now