U.S. Representative for Maine’s 2nd District
Jared F. Golden
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.11
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Animals 100%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 75%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Labor and Employment
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Age
- 44
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RPaul LePage$2.6M
- DMatthew Dunlap$1.2M
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: ME-2 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- Breaks with Democrats more often than all but 3 of the 214 House Democrats: sided with them on 70% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- The 2nd most moderate House Democrat by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 35% of contested votes, more than 99% of House members.
Where Golden has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Armed Services · 11th in seniority on the minority side
- Natural Resources · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2550 Protect America's Workforce Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Golden’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Golden breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Golden voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Animals 100% · 3 of 3 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 75% · 18 of 24 party 4%
- Immigration 67% · 10 of 15 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 18 issues where Golden has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Golden broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Golden is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Golden, bipartisan colleagues introduce SMILE for Veterans Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand affordable dental care for rural veterans.
“VA health care is an essential benefit for our nation’s veterans, but for too long a lack of dental coverage has been a massive gap in care. The mouth is part of the body, and our veterans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get basic dental care. I’m proud to work with Reps. Bergman, Davis and Van Drew on the…”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Golden pushes stronger anti-corruption rules on House earmarks
Introduced resolution to strengthen anti-corruption rules on congressional earmarks.
“Americans deserve certainty that when a member of Congress secures funding for their district, it’s for the good of their constituents — not themselves, their families or any entity in which they have a financial interest.”
Congressional Stock TradingAI-read
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Golden statement in support of Russia sanctions bill
Voted for Russia sanctions bill to cut oil revenue funding Putin's war in Ukraine.
“Passing this bill will weaken Putin’s hand, and will show the Ukrainians fighting to defend their homes that the United States will not abandon them. I’m proud to vote yes.”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Golden statement on the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Released statement honoring victims and first responders on 25th anniversary of 9/11.
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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House passed Golden-Lawler bill extending reprieve from right whale regulations for Maine lobstermen until 2035.
“This bill is a big win not only for fishermen in Maine, but for bipartisanship in Congress.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Golden votes to extend government funding through December 11
Voted for continuing resolution to fund government through December 11, 2026.
“As the November elections come into view, and we remain without a funding deal, the risk of political gamesmanship is high.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Golden voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 244 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Golden’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 12 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 14 sponsored billsSponsored 14 (House median 25) · cosponsored 225 (median 289), 111 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Labor and Employment, Foreign Trade and International Finance.
- H.R. 10555 VETS Access ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8509 To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.Animals · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3762 Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies ActHealth · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7735 Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans ActImproves mental health support services for active-duty servicemembers and veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2550 Protect America's Workforce ActNullifies a March 2025 executive order excluding agencies from federal labor-management relations. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4978 Secure Trade ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Aug 15, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4665 Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief ActEmergency Management · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3509 Supporting Our Surviving Spouses ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 16, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 18% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 48% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 51% |
| Energy | 35 | 80% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 91% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 68% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 90% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 75% |
| Commerce | 26 | 88% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 81% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| Immigration | 17 | 82% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 85% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Health | 7 | 71% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 4 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Golden voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DMarie Gluesenkamp PerezWA-393%agreement
- DDonald G. DavisNC-187%agreement
- DAdam GrayCA-1387%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Golden most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Golden’s campaign raised $2.6M: $2.0M (77%) from individuals and $319K (12%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $398K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Golden
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 106.
See how much each organization gave Golden this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Golden’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, ME-2Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Maine
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 44
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6306
1107 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Bangor, Caribou, Lewiston
- Website
- golden.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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