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flag Maine Senate President Troy Jackson won’t rule out running for Congress in the 2nd District, where Rep. Jared Golden is retiring.

flag 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. flag 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. flag He argued that winning the congressional seat would demonstrate his statewide appeal, making him a strong gubernatorial candidate. flag 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. flag Leading Democratic contenders for the congressional seat include state auditor Matt Dunlap and former congressional staffer Jordan Wood, while former Gov. flag Paul LePage is the Republican frontrunner. flag Jackson remains undecided but is focused on the governor’s race.

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