Paul LePage Wins GOP Nod for Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Former Gov. Paul LePage secured the GOP nomination for Maine‘s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after running unopposed for one of the GOP‘s major pickup opportunities.
TL;DR
- Paul LePage secured the GOP nomination for Maine's 2nd Congressional District unopposed.
- The district is considered a major pickup opportunity for the GOP.
- LePage aims to unseat retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.
- President Trump won the district with 53.5% in 2024.
- LePage previously served as Maine's governor from 2011 to 2019.
- He lost the 2022 gubernatorial race to Janet Mills but narrowly carried the 2nd District.
- President Trump has endorsed LePage for his congressional bid.