BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 6, 2025
Former Gov. Paul LePage is exploring a run for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District in a surprise attempt at a political comeback. LePage was last on the state’s political stage in 2022, when he lost to Gov. Janet Mills. LePage is a hero among Maine’s conservative grassroots. Despite the recent loss and his status as a deeply polarizing figure across Maine, he would likely ward off others in his party from seeking the seat. Since he left the Blaine House six years ago, LePage has mostly been a resident of Florida. He must return to Maine to run, although he would not be required to move to the 2nd District.