Paul LePage wins GOP nod for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Published June 9, 2026 9:47pm ET | Updated June 9, 2026 10:26pm ET



Former Gov. Paul LePage secured the GOP nomination for Maine‘s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after running unopposed for one of the GOP‘s major pickup opportunities. 

LePage is running to flip the seat, which is currently held by retiring Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). President Donald Trump won the district 53.5% in 2024 compared to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s 44.5%.

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