Sen. Angus King and Rep. Jared Golden sit on the Senate and House armed services committees, the leaders of which said they will be looking into attacks that killed 11 people.
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Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Jared Golden | Douglas Rooks
Our 2nd District congressman has made himself a man without a party. There could have been a different path.
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Golden’s decision to not seek reelection complicates Democrats’ 2026 plans
The announcement by Maine’s 2nd District congressman that he won’t seek a fifth term is likely to give a boost to Republican Paul LePage, although 2026 is also expected to be a good year for Democrats.
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Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
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Former US Rep. Mike Michaud backs Jared Golden’s primary challenger
Golden’s campaign dismissed the endorsement of Matt Dunlap, pointing to Michaud’s loss in the 2014 governor’s race.
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Matthew Dunlap says he will challenge Jared Golden in Democratic primary
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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Maine delegation points fingers over federal shutdown
Rep. Chellie Pingree was the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to support Democrats’ demands in the government funding fight.
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Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college
The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.
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Why this federal shutdown could be different for Maine
Unlike in the past, the state has not received any details about which departments or services would be affected, Gov. Janet Mills said.
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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.