After much deliberation, I’ve decided not to seek reelection in 2026.
I’m confident that were I to run again, I would win. But recent events have made me reconsider whether the good I can do in Congress still outweighs the cost to my family.
I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in decades of public service. Now, I look forward to my next chapter: raising my young daughters with Izzy and spending more time with our family and friends.
To the people of Maine's 2nd District: Thank you. Representing you has been the honor of my life.
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From fighting for Medicaid expansion in the Maine Legislature to cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to extend the ACA tax credits this year, I've always stood up for Mainers' health care.
Thanks to former State Senator John Nutting for the kind words.
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I’m with unions because unions are with workers. It’s that simple.
I’m grateful to @IFPTE which represents the hardworking Mainers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and so many others, for their support!
Last year, 45% of votes cast in ME were absentee ballots, including more than half of seniors in my District.
Question 1 would dismantle absentee voting, making it harder to vote for rural Mainers, seniors, and people with multiple jobs.
Vote No on 1. Save Absentee Voting.
There are few ties that bind as tightly as connection to a place. Today we honor those who called these lands and waters home long before they were called Maine.
As we commemorate the Wabanaki Peoples’ past and present, we commit to working for a future where the rights and self-determination of Maine’s indigenous peoples are finally recognized.
"I'm proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Congressman Golden and to offer him @AFGENational's full and enthusiastic endorsement for re-election.
Rep. Golden has proven time and again that he is a champion for working people, for the labor movement, and for AFGE members across Maine and throughout this country." — @AFGEPrezKelley
Federal workers, like so many workers, are under attack. That's why I wrote the Protect America's Workforce Act, which would restore federal employees' union rights that have been wrongly stripped away by President Trump.
I'm grateful for the support of @AFGENational and excited to keep working together to support our federal workforce.
At a time when self-promotion and political revenge dominate our politics, we're proud as always to stand with @Golden4Congress - a veteran who never forgets who he's working for.
In 2018, @golden4congress made history when he became the first challenger to defeat an incumbent in #ME02 in 100 years.
His message was simple: reject corporate PAC money, root out corruption, and put people first.
We look forward to helping his reelection campaign.
🚨 We’re proud to endorse @golden4congress in the #ME02 primary! The only chance Democrats have to keep this seat blue is to make sure he’s our nominee in the general election. 🧵
Few Democrats win in districts this tough. Jared Golden does — leading with integrity over ideology.
This seat — and servant leaders like @golden4congress — are key to flipping the House and defending democracy. https://t.co/LZ0MeeEnVl
Campaigns are a team effort, and I'm proud of the team we're building. We're lining up local leaders across Maine to help beat Paul LePage and bring balance back to Washington.
I'm grateful for the support of Mike and Maria, who have each dedicated years of their lives to making Maine a great place to live.
Team Golden has had a great two days canvassing with the Maine Dems and tabling with the Bates College Dems. It’s always good day when we’re connecting with our neighbors!
2026 is a massive election year, with lots of ways to get involved. That’s why I’m so grateful to the Maine leaders who have pledged their early support for my reelection.
With you by my side, I know we will win — and send Paul LePage back to Florida
Workers fought for benefits we now take for granted. Weekends, overtime pay, sick leave, child labor laws, unemployment insurance — the list goes on and on.
Today we celebrate Labor Day. And we keep fighting to ensure workers get a fair shake in this economy. My top priority: Protecting workers' right to collectively bargain for better pay, benefits, and job security.
Team Golden braved the elements and had a great time marching and talking with Mainers this weekend at the Moxie Festival.
Thank you to all those who volunteered or signed up to join our campaign!
Corporate PACs are a huge source of direct political contributions in this country. I don’t take a penny.
Proud to have the endorsement of @StopBigMoney and to keep working together to clean up our politics.