ICYMI: Dunlap is in, Golden’s on his way out.

October 7, 2025

In case you missed it, Democrat Matt Dunlap is challenging Jared Golden to a primary, making it clear as ever that both sides of the aisle are done with Golden.

The writing’s been on the wall for Golden for months:

  • A recent poll shows Dunlap within just two points of Golden in a Democrat primary
  • Golden’s image is the worst it’s EVER been, sitting at just 46% favorable
  • 76% of Maine Democrat voters feel that Golden is NOT doing enough to stand up to Donald Trump
  • When Matt Dunlap ran for Senate in 2012, he successfully won ME-02
  • And if Golden somehow manages to make it to the general election, two polls already show Golden losing to Republican Paul LePage

“Serial flip-flopper Jared Golden has changed his tune on every issue under the sun, and it’s coming back to haunt him. Mainers on both sides of the aisle see Golden for the self-serving loser that he is, and they’re ready to send him packing.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole