ME-2 Bangor, Lewiston
Maine
Not calledR +5.0closes 8:00 pm ET
Lean Ropen seat
Who's running
Paul LePageR
Paul LePage was governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019 and mayor of Waterville before that. He ran a surplus store chain called Marden's. He is a close Trump ally and wants the open seat.
What they say they'll do
- Runs on his record of tax cuts and welfare reform
- Trump carried this district three times
- Raised about $3.3 million
Matt DunlapD
Matt Dunlap is Maine's state auditor and was secretary of state for about 14 years. He served in the Maine House from 1996 to 2004. He won a ranked-choice primary in June.
What they say they'll do
- Backs Medicare for All and opposes the Iran war
- Seen as the underdog in the race
- Added to national Democrats' Red to Blue list
The tea ☕
- Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, quit the race in November 2025 after Dunlap challenged him from the left. In October Dunlap said Golden went too far by voting with Republicans on Iran war powers. Golden said the remarks showed Dunlap was scared of losing and did not endorse him.
- Dunlap attacked LePage over his age and for filing his financial disclosure late. LePage's adviser said Dunlap is too far left for the district.