Bruce Poliquin will not run against Jared Golden in 2020

The former Republican U.S. representative says that taking care of his aging parents comes first.

GOP’s Eric Brakey has raised more than $100K for possible congressional race

The former Auburn state senator is likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020's 2nd District election.

In wake of new Nike flap, Poliquin says buy New Balance instead

Former Maine congressman Bruce Poliquin urged patriots to buy American-made sneakers instead of supporting Nike after the shoe giant dropped plans to sell Fourth of July-themed trainers.

Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden

Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

Poliquin denounces ranked-choice voting, addresses student voting in talk at Colby

Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said the voter-approved ranked-choice process was a "scam" and that Colby students have the legal right to vote in local elections if they obtain a Maine driver's license within 30 days of living in the state.

U.S. House GOP leader McCarthy assails ranked-choice voting in Maine

Republicans in Augusta and Washington are trying to stymie or repeal a voting method they say helps Democrats like Jared Golden.

Poliquin repays $100K loan to himself; campaign coffers all but empty

Paul LePage leaves note of protest on Jared Golden’s election certificate

In defiance of a voter-approved, ranked-choice election law Maine's outgoing Republican governor wrote that the Democratic challenger's victory over incumbent Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin race was "stolen."

Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress

The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing 'this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history' is in the best interest of his constituents.

Appeals court rejects Bruce Poliquin's plea for an injunction to keep Golden out of Congress