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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age43 years old (Jul 25, 1982)
GenderMale
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Jared Golden has been speaking out about U.S. military operations involving Iran, calling for clearer objectives, a diplomatic path forward, and stronger congressional oversight, including proposing a resolution to limit presidential authority in military engagements. He also joined other Maine Democrats in planning to skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Separately, he has signaled openness to expulsion motions as the House faces renewed controversy over lawmakers accused of misconduct.
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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.