US EditionBaldacci Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maine's Sprawling 2nd District
Baldacci aims to address economic challenges and rising costs for rural Mainers in a competitive primary to succeed Rep. Jared Golden in the conservative-leaning 2nd District.
- Joe Baldacci, a Bangor State Senator, announced his candidacy for Maine's 2nd Congressional District on January 12, 2026, joining a Democratic primary that has multiple candidates.
- Baldacci believes a fighter is needed in Washington to support working families, stating, 'Maine needs a fighter in Washington D.C.- someone who understands...'.
- The Democratic primary includes notable candidates like State Auditor Matt Dunlap and former congressional staffer Jordan Wood.
- Baldacci has served as a State Senator since 2020 and previously held positions on the Bangor City Council, highlighting his local political experience.
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Joe Baldacci launches Democratic run for Maine’s 2nd District
Bangor state Sen. Joe Baldacci launched his run for Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District on Monday, becoming the latest Democrat to join a crowded primary for the right to represent the conservative-leaning half of the state. The district has been one of the nation’s top battlegrounds for more than a decade. U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a centrist Democrat, announced in November that he would not run in 2026, making former Gov. Paul LePage the pro…
Joe Baldacci joins Democratic primary in Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Baldacci is a state senator, a former mayor and city councilor from Bangor and the brother of former governor and congressman John Baldacci. He joins four other Democrats who have already filed paperwork to succeed Congressman Jared Golden, a Democrat who is not seeking reelection.
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