Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, is defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver…
The contest has played out in the biggest congressional district by area on the East Coast in a largely rural part of Maine where former President Donald Trump has proven very popular with voters Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, is defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker.
Golden said he hoped to hold on to supporters and win reelection by touting his ability to work with members of either political party. He also trumpeted his advocacy on behalf of the lobster industry, which is the lifeblood of the region's economy. Theriault, who was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2022, spent much of the campaign portraying Golden as too liberal for the district. Although Theriault had the backing of Trump, he also attempted to portray himself as a potential uniter during a divided time in Washington.
Golden's victory in 2018 was the first time a member of Congress was elected via ranked choice voting. The voting method is unlikely to play a role in this year's election because there is no third party candidate on the ballot. Write-in candidates are still possible.
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