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Paul LePage wins Maine’s 2nd District after ranked-choice count
His win flips the seat U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a centrist Democrat, has held since 2019. Read More
Republican Paul LePage wins House race in Maine’s 2nd District
See the latest Maine 2nd Congressional District election results as Paul LePage (R) and Matthew Dunlap (D) compete for the seat held by Rep. Jared Golden (D). Read More
Jared Golden hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Golden said he will judge each of the eight charges on its own merits as the House takes a procedural vote Tuesday evening. Read More
LePage’s Maine House race heads to ranked-choice voting
Republican Paul LePage is fighting to defeat Democrat Matt Dunlap and flip Maine‘s 2nd Congressional District red. Read More
Rally against Iran War held in Bangor
Veterans and other opponents of the renewed bombing in Iran gathered Wednesday in West Market Square to march to Representative Jared Golden's office on State Street. The march was sponsored Read More
What's at stake in all 6 New England states on Election Day?
All eyes are on New Hampshire and Maine, as their hotly-contested U.S. Senate races could help determine the balance of power in Congress. Read More
In Maine’s 2nd District, Paul LePage’s name recognition is a blessing and a curse
LePage and Democrat Matt Dunlap are hoping to succeed Rep. Jared Golden. Read More
Paul LePage polarizes Maine voters with comeback bid for Jared Golden’s House seat
LePage’s blunt delivery and penchant for picking fights as governor dominated Maine politics for almost a decade. Read More
Jared Golden sends campaign cash to fellow Democrats around the country
From July through September, his campaign committee spent nearly $300,000, much of it in the form of campaign contributions. Read More
Jared Golden’s unspent campaign funds are going across the country
Maine's 2nd District congressman has donated tens of thousands of dollars to moderate Democrats nationwide after announcing he wouldn't seek reelection this year. Read More
Matt Dunlap criticizes Jared Golden in his final sprint against Paul LePage
BDN Exclusive The comments showed Dunlap’s willingness to take a more progressive stand while knocking a fellow Democrat whose swing voters could help him fend off former Gov. Paul LePage in the conservative-leaning district. Read More
Dem Rep. Jared Golden backs GOP Rep. Mike Lawler for re-election
Outgoing Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine threw his support behind incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York for re-election ahead of the midterm election. Read More
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden endorses Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in battleground race
By Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — For national Democrats, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York is a top target to beat in the midterm elections this fall. On Monday, however, Rep. Jared Golden, a retiring moderate Democrat from Maine, endorsed Lawler. It was the third time in recent weeks that Golden defied his party, Read More
'I strongly back him'
Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden bucked party lines and urged New Yorkers to back Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection in the ultra-competitive race that could determine the balance of power in the House. Read More
Jared Golden endorses a vulnerable New York Republican
Golden, the Maine Democrat not seeking reelection this year, and U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, worked together on lobstering-related legislation. Read More
Centrist Democrats defy leadership for second time in two weeks
Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez broke with the party earlier this month to advance a bill condemning socialism. Read More
Rebel Democrats again help House GOP advance floor agenda
It’s the second time in three weeks that Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden backed a Republican “rule.” Read More
Democrats pick party loyalty over voters … right before midterm elections
Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez broke with their party to advance a House resolution condemning socialism and a lobsterman protection act. Read More
Jeffries threatens action against rogue Dems over procedural vote break
Hakeem Jeffries threatened a "serious response" against Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez after they broke with House Democrats on a key procedural vote. Read More
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden face possible discipline over GOP vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, of Washington, and her Blue Dog coalition colleague Rep. Jared Golden, of Maine, may face disciplinary action from House Democratic leadership after they unexpectedly helped Republicans pass a key procedural vote on Tuesday. “The decision by two of our colleagues to blindside the entire House Democratic Caucus and join with the Republican ... Read More