Former GOP Firebrand Governor Paul LePage Eyes Run for Congress in Key Swing District

Former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage of Maine is considering a 2026 run for Congress in the key swing district of Maine's 2nd Congressional District. The conservative firebrand is reportedly weighing his options for a bid to represent the state's northeastern region. If successful, LePage would be running against Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who has held the seat since 2019. A formal announcement has not been made by LePage yet.