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politics19 days ago•3 min saved

Golden’s GOP endorsement sparks Democratic backlash in Lawler race

Retiring Rep. Jared Golden endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection, drawing sharp anger from House Democrats who doubt the move will sway voters in a district that backed Harris in 2024. The endorsement could complicate Golden’s ally Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, while Democrats plan substantial additional spending in Lawler’s race through a main PAC, highlighting ongoing tensions over bipartisanship in a closely watched contest.

via Axios|

#bipartisanship #endorsement #house-democrats

politics19 days ago•16 min saved

Democrat’s unexpected endorsement boosts GOP bid in New York battleground

Democrat Jared Golden crosses party lines to back GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in his reelection bid in a major New York swing district (Golden is not running for reelection). The endorsement highlights cross‑party cooperation, while the live updates also skim other Capitol Hill stories on AI policy, telecom and crypto politics, and related campaign dynamics.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-endorsement #jared-golden #mike-lawler

politics26 days ago•24 min saved

Trump-aligned LePage set to seize Maine House seat as Golden retires

Former Maine governor Paul LePage is seen as the likely winner to replace retiring Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s rare swing district, challenging progressive Matt Dunlap and signaling a shift from Golden’s centrist stance in a district that voted red for president but blue for Congress.

via The Washington Post|

#house-elections #jared-golden #lepage

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Jeffries Pushes Forward-Looking Response to Rogue Democrats

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to outline penalties for Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden after they joined Republicans on a procedural vote, calling the discussions 'productive' and 'forward-looking' as a caucus rules panel weighs sanctions with no immediate action; Perez is seeking reelection in a red-leaning district while Golden is retiring, and leadership emphasizes better intra-party communication.

via Politico|

#appropriations-committee #hakeem-jeffries #jared-golden

politics1 month ago•60 min saved

Moderate Dem rebels aid GOP to condemn socialism, drawing Jeffries' ire

The House voted 220-192 to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats opposing. Two centrist Democrats, Rep. Jared Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, joined Republicans to push the measure through, blindsiding House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries who later warned of consequences. The resolution also supported election integrity and urged passage of the SAVE Act, while several Democrats voted present and argued the move was a partisan stunt.

via yahoo.com|

#democrats #hakeem-jeffries #jared-golden

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Golden Draws Democratic Fire After Voting With Republicans on Procedural Rule

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine and Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez, D-WA, were the only Democrats to back a procedural rule, which narrowly passed 210-208. The move drew backlash from Democratic leadership who described Golden’s vote as a blindsiding break with the party, highlighting divisions over strategy.

via The Portland Press Herald|

#democrats #jared-golden #maine

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats face criticism and mixed reactions over shutdown resolution

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.

via Politico|

#candidate-withdrawal #democratic-control #jared-golden

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Maine Political Shifts as Candidates Pivot Between Senate and House Races

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.

via Politico|

#democrat #house-race #jared-golden

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Maine Political Shifts: Candidates Change Races Amid Democratic Uncertainty

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.

via NOTUS — News of the United States|

#democratic-primary #house-race #jared-golden

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Democrat Jared Golden to retire from Maine's Trump district

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.

via NBC News|

#2026-election #house-of-representatives #jared-golden

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Democrat Jared Golden to retire from Congress in key district

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.

via Axios|

#house-democrats #jared-golden #political-violence

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Rep. Jared Golden Announces Retirement from Congress

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.

via Politico|

#house-seat #jared-golden #maine

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Democrats face primary challenges amid funding disputes and ideological splits

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.

via CNN|

#government-funding-bill #independent #jared-golden

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Maine State Auditor Challenges Rep. Jared Golden in Primary

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.

via NOTUS — News of the United States|

#2026-election #democratic-party #jared-golden

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Democrats React to Senator Padilla's Removal from LA Briefing and DHS Incidents

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.

via Axios|

#alex-padilla #democrats #jared-golden