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Maine Senate President Troy Jackson won’t rule out running for Congress in the 2nd District, where Rep. Jared Golden is retiring.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, a top Democratic candidate for governor, has not ruled out running for Congress in the state’s 2nd District, where U.S. Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek re-election.
Jackson, who represents a conservative-leaning northern Maine district that has backed Republican candidates including Donald Trump, said he is flattered by interest in a potential switch.
He argued that winning the congressional seat would demonstrate his statewide appeal, making him a strong gubernatorial candidate.
The 2nd District, which includes western and northern Maine and has become increasingly conservative, is a key target for national Democrats, who are actively recruiting candidates.
Leading Democratic contenders for the congressional seat include state auditor Matt Dunlap and former congressional staffer Jordan Wood, while former Gov.
Paul LePage is the Republican frontrunner.
Jackson remains undecided but is focused on the governor’s race.
El presidente del Senado de Maine, Troy Jackson, no descarta postularse para el Congreso en el segundo distrito, donde el representante Jared Golden se retira.