US EditionDemocratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden Won't Seek Reelection in Competitive US House District
- Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden announced in a Bangor Daily News op-ed he will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision confirmed by his campaign at his Lewiston office.
- Citing threats and violence, Jared Golden said his family endured a hotel stay last Thanksgiving after a threat, and he criticized the U.S. Congress and the unnecessary, harmful shutdown.
- A Marine veteran and first elected in 2018, Jared Golden has held Maine's 2nd Congressional District with narrow margins, despite President Donald Trump carrying it by 9.6 points in 2024.
- His departure hands Republicans a pickup opportunity, as the National Republican Congressional Committee and ratings firms flagged the seat while Democrats nationally need a net gain of three seats.
- Golden wrote, `As a father, I have to consider whether the good I can achieve outweighs everything my family endures as a result,` emphasizing the importance of family in his decision to step down and encouraging new contenders.
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Jared Golden announced that he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives. The Democratic Congressman of Maine communicated the news through an opinion piece published in the local media Bangor Daily News. Citing the political violence he and his family suffered, he said that “now is the right time to withdraw from office.” Read more]]>
Incumbent House Democrat Will NOT Seek Re-Election In Pro-Trump District
Republicans may have a tremendous opportunity to flip a Democrat-held House seat in Maine as Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) announced he will not seek re-election. Golden, a moderate Democrat, represents a district President Trump won in the 2024 election. “After much deliberation, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2026. I am forever grateful for the honor of serving my constituents in Congress, and proud of what I’ve accomplished for Maine. Bu…
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Moderate Dem Rep. Golden Won’t Seek Reelection
Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat who represents a battleground district in Maine, announced Wednesday he won't run again in 2026. Golden reflected on his decision in an editorial in the Bangor Daily News, blaming the incivility and nastiness that has infected American politics. The congressman also cited the assassination of Charlie Kirk and lawmakers in Minnesota as another reason for stepping away. "These have made me reconsider the expe…
Incumbent House Democrat Will NOT Seek Re-Election In Pro-Trump District * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Republicans may have a tremendous opportunity to flip a Democrat-held House seat in Maine as Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) announced he will not seek re-election. Golden, a moderate Democrat, represents a district President Trump won in the 2024 election. “After much deliberation, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2026. I am forever grateful for the honor of serving my constituents in Congress, and proud of what I’ve accomplished for Maine. Bu…
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