About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In Maine's 2nd Congressional District, the upcoming House election will see incumbent Jared Golden, a Democrat, facing off against Republican challenger Austin Theriault. Jared Golden, 42 years old, is a seasoned politician who graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington. On the other hand, Austin Theriault, at 30 years old, brings a unique blend of experiences as a state representative and a former ARCA and NASCAR driver and sports business consultant.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. Maine's 2nd District has a population that is 95% Non-Hispanic White - one of the whitest congressional districts in the country. The district is also among the most rural.
Historically, the district has shown competitive tendencies. In the 2020 Presidential election, Donald Trump secured a victory in this district with a margin of 6%. Meanwhile, the 2022 House race saw Golden win by a narrow margin of approximately 3%. The upcoming election is expected to be competitive, with both parties vying for control as the current House composition reflects a closely divided chamber.
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