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Maine's 2nd Congressional District (ME-2)

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Jared Golden, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all or part of 11 counties (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 692,100, a median household income of $64,428, and a median age of 45.2. Of residents 25 and older, 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Jared Golden, U.S. Representative for Maine's 2nd District
Jared Golden

U.S. Representative for Maine's 2nd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Golden is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Nov 5, 2025).

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 ME-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for ME-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Paul LepageRepublican$2,563,901$1,685,711Jun 30
Matt DunlapDemocratic$1,205,432$228,649Jun 30
Joseph BaldacciDemocratic$664,203$20,125Jun 30
James L. ClarkRepublican$600$550Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
692,100
Median household income
$64,428
Median age
45.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Maine senators

Neighboring districts

  • ME-1 · Chellie Pingree (D)
  • NH-1 · Chris Pappas (D)
  • NH-2 · Maggie Goodlander (D)

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