In an unexpected piece of good news, Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing rising political incivility, violence, and family safety concerns in an op-ed for the Bangor Daily News.
For context, the moderate Democrat, who won in a Trump-leaning district four times, expressed dread at returning to a “broken” Congress amid a record-shattering government shutdown. Nevertheless, he believes he could win but prioritizes family over futile service. Republicans see the open seat as a chance to flip, while Democrats vow to defend it. Golden hopes for competitive primaries to usher in a new generation of leaders
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