Jared Golden may face a Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District

Jared Golden may face a Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District

State Auditor and former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says he's considering whether to seek the Democratic nomination to represent the 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

State Auditor Dunlap Eyes Second District Congressional Primary, Raising Stakes Further for Jaren Golden

Maine’s Second District Congressman Jared Golden must be feeling his seat’s gotten a little hotter after current State Auditor Matthew Dunlap said on Monday that is considering challenging the three-term incumbent in a Democrat primary next year. According to multiple media sources, Dunlap, 60, said he is considering running for Congress because he says he [...] The post State Auditor Dunlap Eyes Second District Congressional Primary, Raising St…

Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap floats challenging Jared Golden in Democratic primary

State Auditor Matt Dunlap says he’s exploring a bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat, raising the prospect that Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden will face a primary challenge next year. Dunlap, of Old Town, is a former legislator and served seven terms as secretary of state, which is Maine’s top election official. In a statement, Dunlap says he feels compelled to consider running, citing foreign conflicts, a possible recession and a …

Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap floats challenging Rep. Jared Golden in Democratic primary

Dunlap, a former state legislator and secretary of state, says he feels compelled to explore a congressional bid "to provide the direction our nation needs." His prospective candidacy comes amid increasing criticism of Golden by members of his own party as he tries to hold Maine's conservative 2nd District seat.