Maine's moderate US House member will face a Democratic primary challenge during reelection fight

Maine's state auditor and former secretary of state, Matt Dunlap, has announced he will challenge Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in the midterm primary. Golden, a moderate Democrat, represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a politically diverse area that has supported President Donald Trump in recent elections. Dunlap accuses Golden of being too accommodating to Trump and vows to fight more aggressively for the state's interests. The winner of the primary is expected to face Republican former Maine Gov. Paul LePage in 2026. This district is crucial for Democrats as it could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives.