Former Maine Governor Paul LePage Launches Campaign for U.S. House
HERMON, ME – Former two-term Republican Governor Paul LePage has officially filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The announcement came late Sunday, with LePage submitting his paperwork to the Federal Election Commission.
LePage, who served as governor from 2011 to 2019, departed from office due to term limits. He attempted a political comeback in 2022 but was defeated by Democratic Governor Janet Mills. The congressional seat he seeks is currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who recently secured a fourth term despite the district’s support for Donald Trump, prompting Republicans to eye this seat for potential flipping in the 2026 elections.
A Lewiston native, LePage previously served as mayor of Waterville before his gubernatorial election in 2010. His tenure marked a shift toward more divisive politics, characterized by his rejection of political correctness and frequent conflicts with Democrats, unions, and the media. Despite the controversies surrounding his often incendiary remarks, LePage achieved several notable policy goals, including reductions in income taxes and welfare spending, as well as shrinking the size of government.
Following the 2018 election, where Maine’s Constitution prohibited him from seeking a third consecutive term, LePage claimed he was leaving politics. After relocating to Florida, he and his wife returned to Edgecomb, Maine, to re-establish residency before his current run.
LePage’s previous bid for office ended in a substantial loss, as he was defeated by Mills by 13 percentage points. As his campaign unfolds, updates are expected to follow.
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