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Coverage dated October 5, 2025

Longtime Maine Democratic officeholder launches primary challenge to Representative Jared Golden

Headline from The Boston Globe

State Auditor Matt Dunlap is seeking to oust centrist Jared Golden, arguing the politically-tested Democrat has gone too soft on President Trump.

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  1. Roll Call

    Vulnerable Maine Rep. Jared Golden draws primary challenger (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a top Republican target representing a rural Maine seat, has drawn a high-profile primary challenger.

  2. Newsweek

    Trump-district Democrat Jared Golden facing primary challenge: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Auditor Matthew Dunlap challenged Golden, a centrist Democrat who represents Maine's more conservative House district in Congress.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Jared Golden gains Matt Dunlap as Democratic primary challenger (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Golden hasn't faced a primary challenger since 2018, and Republicans see this challenge as a sign his days on Capitol Hill are numbered.

  4. Salon

    Conservative Democrat Jared Golden gets a serious challenger (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Maine Auditor Mathew Dunlap tells Salon that Rep. Jared Golden's vote for a GOP funding bill was the final straw

  5. The Boston Globe

    Longtime Maine Democratic officeholder launches primary challenge to Representative Jared Golden (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    State Auditor Matt Dunlap is seeking to oust centrist Jared Golden, arguing the politically-tested Democrat has gone too soft on President Trump.

  6. Just the News

    Maine Democratic Rep Jared Golden faces primary challenger after voting for GOP funding bill (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap said that Democrats are “very, very disenchanted with Jared”

  7. Bangor Daily News

    Democrat Matt Dunlap will challenge Jared Golden in a 2nd District primary (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    State Auditor Matt Dunlap will challenge U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in next year's Democratic primary, adding intrigue to Maine's 2nd Congressional District race.

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