​Matthew Dunlap says he will challenge Jared Golden in Democratic primary

Bar Harbor native Matt Dunlap to challenge Golden in primary

Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap is taking on the moderate Democrat in a district that could determine control of Congress.

The fight Democrats don’t need right now

A Maine Democrat is taking on one of his own. On Monday, Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap announced he’s challenging Rep. Jared Golden in next year’s Democratic primary—a rare move that tests just how much appetite the party has for a harder edge inside one of the country’s most competitive House districts. Golden, in his fourth term of representing Maine’s rural 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to back the Republican-led funding pack…

Democratic primary challengers see an opening on Israel

The NewsProgressive challengers plan to use Israel’s war in Gaza as a cudgel against centrist candidates in 2026’s Democratic primaries, a broad campaign that will disrupt the party’s plans to focus the high-stakes midterm elections solely on opposition to President Donald Trump.After two cycles in which pro-Israel groups spent heavily against left-wing candidates, insurgent Democrats believe the mood has changed. Their party’s base is growing m…

Maine auditor launches progressive bid to unseat Jared Golden

Maine’s auditor is launching a progressive challenge to Rep. Jared Golden (D), a moderate who is seeking reelection in a critical battleground district. Matthew Dunlap, the state auditor who formerly served as Maine’s secretary of state, announced on Monday that he plans to primary Golden, who was the only House Democrat to vote for the…

Maine Dem Who Broke with Radicals on Shutdown Faces a Primary

Maine Rep. Jared Golden was the only Democrat in the House to vote for the Republican-led government funding bill. After doing so, he drew a primary challenger. Democrats don’t allow independence. Democrat State Auditor Matthew Dunlap plans a showdown with Golden for the seat. In a statement, Golden said he represents a district that is […] The post Maine Dem Who Broke with Radicals on Shutdown Faces a Primary appeared first on www.independentse…

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden draws progressive challenger in Maine

(The Center Square) — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has drawn a primary challenger from the party's progressive wing, which could complicate Democrats' efforts to win back the House in next year's midterms.