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Matthew Dunlap says he will challenge Jared Golden in Democratic primary
Matt Dunlap challenges moderate Rep. Jared Golden in Maine's 2nd District primary, emphasizing progressive policies amid a district Trump won by 9.6% in 2024, officials said.
- Matt Dunlap, Maine's State Auditor, has launched a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jared Golden, who has been a moderate Democrat in a Trump-friendly district.
- Dunlap's campaign promotes Medicare-for-All and criticizes Golden for voting with Republicans, including a controversial funding bill.
- Golden, serving his fourth term, faced backlash for his alignment with Republican policies, which caused unrest among Democratic constituents.
- National Democrats continue to back Golden, who argues that only a centrist candidate can win in Maine's conservative 2nd District, while Dunlap believes he can connect with voters dissatisfied with the current representation.
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Matt Dunlap launches primary against moderate Jared Golden
Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap is challenging Rep. Jared Golden next year. Photo by Robert F. Bukaty of the Associated Press.This story was produced as part of a new partnership with NOTUS, a publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap on Monday launched a primary challenge against moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in a race that could directly affect the party’s hopes of winn…
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