{"id":2437011,"date":"2025-05-20T13:30:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jared-golden-announces-intention-to-seek-reelection-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:32:40","slug":"jared-golden-announces-intention-to-seek-reelection-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jared-golden-announces-intention-to-seek-reelection-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jared Golden announces intention to seek reelection &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjared-golden-announces-intention-to-seek-reelection-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2437011&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>representative Jared Golden (D-ME) has announced that he will not seek gubernatorial or Senate positions in Maine for 2026 but instead will run for reelection in his congressional seat.This decision comes after he has successfully won elections in a district that leans Republican. Golden aims to help restore the democratic majority in the House of Representatives, highlighting the importance of his district in maintaining a balanced government. His re-election bid is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-the-11-senate-seats-most-likely-to-flip-in-2024\/\" title=\"Top 11 ... Seats Likely to Flip in 2024\">face strong competition<\/a> from former Maine Governor Paul LePage, a well-known Republican figure. Meanwhile, with Golden opting out of the Senate race, Maine Democrats will have to look for other candidates to contest against incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) in 2026, as the Republican side appears limited with declared candidates. Golden, aligned with the centrist Blue Dog coalition, holds a seat considered a toss-up for the upcoming elections, making it a prime target for Republican efforts.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jared Golden opts out of statewide bid, announces intention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-dem-senate-candidate-announces-support-for-medicare-for-all\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Dem ... Candidate Announces Support for Medicare for All\">seek reelection<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2126192\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jared-golden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jared Golden<\/a> (D-ME) declined to run for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Maine <\/a>governor or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Senate <\/a>in 2026 and will instead seek reelection to his swing House seat, he announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Golden was considered a contender for either statewide office after being elected in a Republican-leaning district four times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3416945\/musk-political-donations-roll-back\/\">Musk to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musk-to-roll-back-political-spending-after-mega-2024-donations\/\" title=\"Musk to roll back political spending after mega 2024 donations\">roll back political spending<\/a> after mega 2024 donations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3416699\/former-atlanta-mayor-biden-appointee-keisha-lance-bottoms-georgia-governor\/\">Former Atlanta mayor and Biden appointee announces run for Georgia governor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3416563\/lauren-underwood-not-running-senate-seat-dick-durbin\/\">Lauren Underwood opts out of Illinois Senate race<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;While I have considered many options for how best to continue serving the people of Maine, I have decided to run for re-election because the surest way to restore balance in Washington is for Democrats to win back the House of Representatives,&rdquo;&nbsp;Golden<a href=\"https:\/\/jaredgoldenforcongress.com\/golden-chooses-to-run-for-re-election-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> said in a statement<\/a>.&nbsp;&ldquo;While the election is still 18 months away and I remain focused on my responsibilities to my constituents and my family, I also know the path to the majority runs through Maine. And I am going to do what it takes to make sure no one like Paul LePage blusters his way into Congress.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">campaign manager<\/a>, Kathleen Burns of Lewiston, called Golden a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >proven winner&#038;rdquo<\/a>; in the statement, and the &ldquo;right choice to beat a candidate like Paul LePage and restore checks and balances in Congress.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Golden also touted various union leader endorsements and the backing of Democratic leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, is challenging Golden for his congressional seat and is expected to be a formidable opponent with statewide name recognition. However, he lost decisively to Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) in his 2022 reelection campaign bid, 55.4% to 42.5%.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I do not need a job, I am running to protect our Maine jobs,&rdquo; LePage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MainePaulLePage\/status\/1919384635118694678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said in a statement<\/a> on social media announcing his candidacy. &ldquo;I am running to serve the people of Maine and help the president fix Washington.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Democrats will now have to look elsewhere for someone to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in 2026, with Golden out of the picture. The Senate Leadership Fund mocked Maine Democrats for failing to recruit Golden to run for Senate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Another day, another recruitment failure for Democrats in Maine as reality sets in that they have no one willing to step up and lose to Senator Susan Collins,&rdquo; SLF Communications Director Chris Gustafson said in a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em> &ldquo;Maine has been well represented by Senator Collins thanks to her strong and steadfast leadership that continues to deliver lasting results for families.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Cook Political Report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/ratings\/senate-race-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">rates<\/a> Collins&rsquo; race as &ldquo;Lean Republican.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>As for the governor race in the state in 2026, it is wide-open with Mills term-limited. The Cook Political Report<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/ratings\/governor-race-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> rates the race<\/a> as &ldquo;Likely Democrat.&rdquo; On the Democratic side, the son of Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Angus King III, runs alongside former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican side has a limited repertoire of declared candidates, including former Bush <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/04\/15\/politics\/elections\/maine-election-2026-republican-governor-candidate-bobby-charles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">administration official <\/a>Robert Charles and former Paris, Maine, selectman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voterobertwessels.com\/about-robert-wessels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Robert Wessels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3252920\/republicans-turn-next-year-governor-battle-party-2024-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>REPUBLICANS TURN TO 2025 GOVERNOR BATTLES AS PARTY LOOKS TO RIDE 2024 SUCCESS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Golden is a centrist Democrat and a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, which lost a member, Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK), in the 2024 elections. Golden has the most red-leaning district of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p>His House district is considered a &ldquo;toss-up&rdquo; for the 2026 elections and is one of the House GOP&rsquo;s top targets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2126192\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2126192\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jared Golden will seek reelection to his House seat instead of running for governor or Senate in 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2437012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP24339704782654.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5408,34288,32603,8313,32076],"class_list":["post-2437011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-congressman","tag-jared-golden","tag-political-news","tag-reelection","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP24339704782654.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2437011"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2437015,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437011\/revisions\/2437015"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2437012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2437011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2437011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2437011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}