The Democratic challenger raised $2.7 million, five times as much as Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in the last three months but Poliquin has more left to spend.
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Golden changes mind, decides to take part in Oct. 28 Maine Public debate
Miscommunication about whether U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin had planned to attend prompts Jared Golden to challenge Poliquin about his absence and the Poliquin campaingn to accuse Golden of lying.
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Jared Golden changes course, says he’ll be at Maine Public debate even if Poliquin isn’t
Misunderstandings and miscommunication lead to confusion and mutual criticism between the 2nd District incumbent and his Democratic challenger.
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In 2nd District, Golden accuses Poliquin of ducking debates
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who is fighting for re-election against Democratic hopeful Jared Golden, says he never said he would attend a debate sponsored by Maine Public.
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Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
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Poliquin and Golden slug it out in first debate in 2nd Congressional District race
Poliquin’s 2017 vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act came up often — but not when he was talking.
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Nation’s eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
The race between Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden is among the most closely watched in the U.S.
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Obama endorses Democrat Jared Golden in bid to unseat Poliquin in 2nd District
The former president also tweets his support for 11 Democrats running for the Maine Legislature, including Senate candidates Karen Kusiak and Tom Wright.
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Poliquin campaign to get $1 million worth of help from pro-Trump super PAC
The America First Action political action committee announces that it plans to spend $10 million nationwide to help Republican candidates in swing districts.
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Maine candidates divided on what to do in wake of Cohen plea deal
Rep. Pingree calls for a vote on legislation to protect the Mueller investigation.