Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat who represents a battleground district in Maine, announced Wednesday he won’t run again in 2026.
Golden reflected on his decision in an editorial in the Bangor Daily News, blaming the incivility and nastiness that has infected American politics.
The congressman also cited the assassination of Charlie Kirk and lawmakers in Minnesota as another reason for stepping away.
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