Maine Congressional Race for 2026 Midterm Elections

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is coming out of retirement to run for Congress with the support of President Trump. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine opts for re-election in a key swing congressional district. The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be competitive in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

Maine's 2nd Congressional District Race

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage filed paperwork to run for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, challenging Rep. Jared Golden. The race is expected to be highly competitive.

Democratic lawmaker Jared Golden criticizes Democratic Party response to Trump

Democratic lawmaker Jared Golden criticizes his party's response to President Donald Trump and emphasizes the importance of discernment in outrage. He expresses willingness to work with Trump's administration on certain policy aspects.