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Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the open 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control amid a competitive political landscape, with other potential candidates and significant fundraising efforts shaping the race.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to run for the vacant 2nd congressional district, aiming to help Democrats maintain control of a key battleground seat after Jared Golden's retirement, with the race attracting significant fundraising and potential challengers.
Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill aide, has dropped out of the Maine Senate race to run for the House seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Jared Golden, with other candidates including Graham Platner and Gov. Janet Mills.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden from Maine, representing a Trump-won district, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024 due to concerns about political violence and his desire to focus on family, creating an opportunity for Republicans to potentially flip the seat in 2026.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), representing a swing district, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 due to threats and the prolonged government shutdown, marking a significant loss for House Democrats aiming to regain control. Golden cited concerns over political incivility, violence, and threats to his family as key reasons for his decision, emphasizing the toll of current political climate on personal and professional life.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), who has successfully held his seat in a district won by Trump, announced he will not seek reelection, citing it as the right time to step away from politics amid primary and general election challenges.
Maine Rep. Jared Golden, the only Democrat to vote with Republicans on a government funding bill, faces a primary challenge from Matthew Dunlap, who criticizes Golden for siding with GOP interests in a highly competitive district, highlighting ongoing party divisions and electoral tensions.
Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap has launched a primary challenge against incumbent Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, citing Golden's bipartisan voting record and recent votes that align with Republicans, which has caused concern among Democratic strategists about losing the seat in a district that leans Republican. The race is seen as a test of whether Democratic voters prefer moderate incumbents or more progressive candidates, with national implications for the party's House majority.
Centrist Democrat Rep. Jared Golden criticized the treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. LaMonica McIver during recent law enforcement incidents, emphasizing that such actions are not appropriate for elected officials and calling for investigations into the Padilla incident, highlighting a divide within the Democratic Party over these events.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has won reelection in Maine's battleground House district against GOP state Rep. Austin Theriault, as projected by the Associated Press. Golden secured victory through a ranked-choice voting process, garnering 50.35% of the vote. The district, which was a Republican target after being won by Donald Trump in 2020, saw Theriault focus on issues like inflation and Golden's reversal on an assault weapons ban following mass shootings in Lewiston. Golden, a centrist, did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis blamed "liberal, soft on crime policies" for the recent mass shooting in Maine that left 18 people dead. DeSantis argued that individuals who commit violent crimes often cycle in and out of the justice system due to lenient policies. Meanwhile, Democrats, including Maine Representative Jared Golden, called for gun regulation in response to the shooting, with Golden pledging to pursue a ban on assault rifles. The suspect, Robert Card, remains at large, and a search is ongoing.
Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine who previously opposed an assault weapons ban, announced his support for the ban at a news conference following the deadly shootings in his hometown of Lewiston. Golden expressed regret for his past opposition and called on Congress to take action. While it is unlikely that a ban will pass in the current Republican-led House, Golden's reversal highlights a shift in his stance and the growing bipartisan support for gun control measures. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, also addressed the issue, stating that she believes banning "very high-capacity magazines" is more important and effective.