Jared Golden faces challenge from Maine’s former GOP governor in purple district

Published May 5, 2025 2:11pm ET



Former Gov. Paul LePage (R-ME) launched a campaign to oust Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress, from his House seat. 

LePage announced Monday that he was running to represent Maine’s 2nd congressional district in order to bring a “new voice” to the political discourse and help President Donald Trump “fix Washington.” 

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