A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.
Jared Golden
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Paul LePage’s former press secretary eyes 2nd District U.S. House seat
Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she’s made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
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Jared Golden vows to remain neutral in Susan Collins’ US Senate race
Maine’s 2nd District Democratic congressman said Wednesday he won’t take sides in the heated 2020 Senate race so he can preserve personal relationships important to serving Maine in Washington.
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Alzheimer’s disease threatens an aging Maine
With the number of Mainers with Alzheimer’s rising rapidly, research at The Jackson Lab and beyond is crucial to slowing its impact on families and taxpayers.
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Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race
The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.
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Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes
Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.
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Brakey files to challenge Golden in 2nd Congressional District race
Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.
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Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.
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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.
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Measure in US House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease
Members of Congress last week voted unanimously to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.