Former Gov. Paul LePage (R-ME) launched a campaign to oust Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress, from his House seat. LePage announced Monday that he was running to represent Maine’s 2nd congressional district in order to bring a “new voice” to the political discourse and help President Donald Trump

LePage's candidacy marks the second time the Republican has attempted to return to politics since leaving the governor's office in 2019.

Firebrand Maine Republican Paul LePage is seeking a return to politics with a challenge to Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in next year's midterm elections. LaPage, 76, filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission on Sunday to run for the state's 2nd Congressional District in the November 2026 elections.