University of New Hampshire Survey Center
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Democrat
Jared Golden
Maine Democratic Senate nominee?
$3.3M
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age43 years old (Jul 25, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationMaine
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationBates College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsJared Forrest Golden is a U.S. Representative for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, serving in Congress since 2019. A Marine Corps veteran, he enlisted after the September 11 attacks and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He previously served in the Maine House of Representatives and has worked in public service roles in Maine and Washington. He lives in Lewiston, Maine with his wife, Isobel, and their two daughters.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on high earners and closing loopholes to ensure wealthy individuals and profitable corporations pay more, while using revenue to reduce deficits and fund targeted programs; advocates extending targeted tax credits (e.g., ACA marketplace credits) and opposes tax provisions that primarily benefit the wealthy. He has also proposed a universal 10% tariff to support domestic manufacturing and has critiqued tax giveaways to the wealthy in major bills.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and expanding government programs to increase coverage and lower costs, including protecting Medicaid, extending and enhancing ACA marketplace premium tax credits, and expanding Medicare benefits (including proposals to lower the Medicare eligibility age or broaden Medicare coverage).
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security, increased staffing and funding for CBP/ICE, and use of existing enforcement tools while also emphasizing orderly immigration processes and due process. Has voted for substantial border funding and backed resolutions and measures urging the administration to restore or use measures to limit migration flows. Endorses legislation to improve recruitment and resources for border and law-enforcement personnel, particularly for rural/remote areas.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access and reproductive freedom, describes himself as pro‑choice, and has worked to codify the protections formerly provided by Roe v. Wade. Opposes restrictions that would prevent people from traveling out of state for care and has voted against anti‑abortion bills limiting access.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investments in renewable energy and voted for the Inflation Reduction Act funding but has repeatedly opposed offshore wind development in key Maine fishing areas and introduced legislation to prohibit commercial wind in Lobster Management Area 1. Has also criticized foreign ownership of offshore wind projects and sponsored permitting reform that frames expedited permitting as technology-neutral.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has publicly shifted to support a federal ban on assault-style rifles after the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, while continuing to oppose national red-flag laws, universal/expanded background checks, and bans on high-capacity magazines, preferring some measures to be handled at the state level. His record includes past House votes against several federal gun-safety bills (including expanded background checks) prior to his stated change on assault weapons.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Jared Golden is in the news mainly because Democrats are spending more than $8 million to defend his open Maine 2nd Congressional District seat, signaling a major battleground race. He has also drawn attention for his votes and comments on Iran, including opposing a war powers resolution and calling for clearer goals and more congressional oversight. Separately, he was among Maine lawmakers who planned to skip Trump’s State of the Union address.
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Articles
PPPortland Press Herald26 days ago
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Neutral
BDBangor Daily News1 month ago
Jared Golden and Republicans kill latest bid to rein in Donald Trump’s Iran powers
Neutral
BDBangor Daily News2 months ago
Jared Golden: My thoughts on the conflict in Iran
Positive
NNewsmax11 days ago
NRCC Polls Show GOP Surging in Key House Races
Negative
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$7.9M
$6.0M
$4.0M
$2.0M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$6.1M
$34.7K
$6.2M
$256.9K
Cycle 2024
$7.9M
$126.7K
$7.9M
$327.2K
Cycle 2026
$2.6M
$462.5K
$2.2M
$149.8K
Source: FEC
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