jared golden

Published
January 3, 2019

Maine’s new Rep. Golden votes against Pelosi for House speaker

The 2nd District Democrat had promised he would not support the return of the former speaker.
Published
January 3, 2019

Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ as diverse Congress convenes in midst of shutdown

The day reflects celebration and impatience at a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era.
Published
January 3, 2019

Letter to the editor: LePage never understood his role and obligations as governor

He often ignored the will of the people and put more emphasis on winning his battles than on serving the best interests of Maine citizens.
Published
December 28, 2018

LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress

In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden's win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn't result in a true majority as promised.’
Published
December 28, 2018

Jared Golden gets ready to take office in Washington

Published
December 28, 2018

Our View: Noise aside, the fact is that Jared Golden won in Maine’s 2nd District

Incumbent Bruce Poliquin finally folds after each of his overblown claims against ranked-choice voting is knocked down.
Published
December 24, 2018

Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress

The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing 'this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history' is in the best interest of his constituents.
Published
December 21, 2018

Court denies Poliquin’s appeal to stop Golden’s certification as winner

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling is the latest blow to Rep. Bruce Poliquin's legal battle to reverse the outcome of the ranked-choice election in Maine's 2nd District.
Published
December 20, 2018

Jared Golden plans town halls, listening tour as he prepares to take office
Published
December 20, 2018

LePage, calling ranked-choice voting ‘repugnant,’ hasn’t certified Golden’s win. But it may not matter.

Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.