Former Maine Gov. LePage Announces Congressional Bid in GOP Stronghold Held by Democrat

The bid sets up challenge against a Democratic incumbent in a largely rural district that favored President Donald Trump in each of his 3 elections.

(Left) Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) speaks at a news conference in Augusta, Maine, on Nov. 1, 2022. (Right) Former Gov. Paul LePage marches in the State of Maine Bicentennial Parade in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 21, 2021. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced on Monday he’s running to represent the state’s 2nd congressional district in an effort to unseat a Democrat incumbent in the GOP stronghold.

LePage, a Republican, confirmed his congressional bid in a social media post on Monday.