November fight set for Golden’s vulnerable House seat in Maine
Former Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) will face state auditor Matthew Dunlap (D) in November for Maine's open House seat, left vacant by Democrat Jared Golden's decision not to seek reelection. The race is viewed as a prime pickup opportunity for Republicans in the midterms.
Key Points
- Paul LePage, former Maine governor, is the Republican nominee for the competitive House seat
- Democrat Matthew Dunlap, the state auditor, is the Democratic candidate
- The open seat is considered a key GOP target in the midterm elections