Jared Golden
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
JARED GOLDEN
D-MAINE 2ND DISTRICT
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RACE SUMMARY: Defeated incumbent GOP Rep. Bruce Poliquin via the new ranked-choice voting system in Maine. Rep. Poliquin sued to have the decision overturned and was rejected. Trump won the district by nealry 10 points.
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BIOGRAPHY
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POLITICAL CAREER |
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PARTY: Democrat
BORN: 7/25/1982
EDUCATION: University of Maine Farminton; Bates College (BA)
OCCUPATION: Politician
FAMILY: Married
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CAREER:
COMMITTEES:
ELECTED: 2018
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ISRAEL
- Supports a two-state solution.
- Supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
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Supports Israel maintaining a Qualitative Military Edge to defend itself.
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
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Supports Affordable Care Act’s contraception insurance coverage policy
In His Own Words
“As a member of Congress, I will seek to deepen our cooperation on security, strengthen our bonds of democracy, and oppose efforts that would question the legitimacy of Israel." 1
“I believe that Roe v. Wade was correctly decided and will fight to ensure that women continue to have the rights that were confirmed by that decision.” 2
SOURCES: 1) 2018 Position Papers 2) 2018 Position Papers
Interesting Facts
Served as a Legislative Aide for Senator Susan Collins in 2013, and before that as a professional staff member for the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee in 2011-2012.
Served two tours in Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine.
