AUGUSTA — It takes a long time to count tens of thousands of votes. Election officials tasked with delivering an outcome on who won two Democratic primaries last week that employed, for the first time, ranked-choice voting spent Tuesday certifying numbers and gathering the last stray ballots. Officials said they are likely to have results […]
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Lucas St. Clair congratulates Jared Golden, but not ready to concede yet
Though it appears Lucas St. Clair is heading for a solid second-place finish in Maine’s sole congressional primary, he is waiting for final results before throwing in the towel. “We owe it to the people who heard our message and cast their vote for us to see the vote counting through to the end, even […]
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Jared Golden appears to have pulled out a win in congressional primary
Democrats appeared to have tapped Lewiston state Rep. Jared Golden on Tuesday as their standard bearer to try to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in the general election. Golden said it is possible he racked up more than 50 percent of the vote across the sprawling 2nd District — results were incomplete — but […]
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Compromise in Augusta includes $4 million for program to deal with lead paint
AUGUSTA — A budget deal worked out among legislative leaders Monday includes a $4 million lead abatement program that would significantly boost efforts to combat a health issue that is especially severe in Lewiston and Auburn. “I’m pretty pumped” to learn the program made the cut, said Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat who has […]
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Democratic primary: The fight for Bruce Poliquin’s seat
Style and experience — not the issues — separate the three Democrats vying next Tuesday for Bruce Poliquin’s seat in Congress. Democrats sense an opportunity to upend a Republican member of Congress in Maine’s sprawling, scrappy 2nd District, the poorest and least diverse east of the Mississippi River. With pockets of unemployment and a raging […]
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Golden has proven track record
As a Mainer and a Democrat, I am supporting Jared Golden in the primary June 12. He is a fighter who has a proven track record of accomplishment in Augusta. He stands up for my liberal values on issues ranging from income inequality to environmental protection. Lewiston needs a congressman who understands its people, and […]
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Golden understands the issues
Several weeks ago, I met Jared Golden when he visited Kingfield. People were treated to an up-close and personal time with the District 2 candidate for the U.S. Congress. I found him to be surprisingly open, honest — a real straight-shooter. He had a good grasp of issues and listened to all sides before making […]
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Golden is the best choice
Maine’s Second Congressional District is incredibly fortunate to have Jared Golden as a Democratic candidate. As a state Representative for Lewiston, he has, among many things, spoken out strongly for veterans. He advocates for them, not just because he himself is a veteran of tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he does it because he believes […]
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Golden will unite residents
From the first day I met Jared Golden in person — kind smile, big heart and whip-smart mind — I knew he had the courage to stand up for what my community needs. He doesn’t back down from making the laws and policies that will keep local children safe, help families be healthy, and make […]
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Candidate Golden to hold town hall in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Military veteran Jared Golden, Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, will hold a town hall at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9. It will be held at the Bates Mill Atrium, 36 Chestnut St. Doors open at noon. “The people of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District deserve a representative in Congress who is available, […]