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What Maine's delegation is saying about Trump's deal to end the Iran war
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MAINE · 2ND DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · ME-2 · DEM
Jared F. Golden
Jared F. Golden has represented Maine’s 2nd district in the U.S. House since 2019. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
Golden served in the Marine Corps, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, before entering public office.
Golden attended Bates College and served in the Marine Corps, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Golden served in the Maine House of Representatives before winning election to the U.S. House in 2018 and beginning service in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 2019
- Age
- 44
- Committees
- 2
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2019
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 44
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Jared F. Golden at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 8 PTS IN 30 DAYS+2
▲ 333 GOOD LOOK651 VOTES318 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 30 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETJared F. Golden’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 20 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 71%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 28 points below the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 77%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 8%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 13 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16PROOF ActYEA
SEP 16Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026YEA
SEP 03Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSJared F. Golden’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF ActBROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActBROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Jared F. Golden in the 119th Congress
13Sponsored
1Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored13
Out of committee1
Passed House1
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2550 | Protect America's Workforce ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Passed House | 226 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10555 | VETS Access Act | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| 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 | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7735 | Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4978 | Secure Trade ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4665 | Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief ActEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3762 | Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies ActHEALTH | Introduced | 29 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3509 | Supporting Our Surviving Spouses ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 11 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2258 | To designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum, located in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1308 | FISC ActTAXATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1193 | Future in Logging Careers ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 674 | Northeast Fisheries Heritage Protection Act of 2025ENERGY | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
Plus 225 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Jared F. Golden’s committee assignments
Armed Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESIntelligence and Special OperationsSeapower and Projection Forces
Natural Resources
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESEnergy and Mineral ResourcesFederal LandsWater, Wildlife and Fisheries
Jared F. Golden’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2019 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · ME-2 2019–
- 2019 – NOWU.S. House · ME-2
- BORN
- July 25, 1982 · Lewiston, Maine
- OCCUPATION
- Marine Corps veteran
- EDUCATION
- Bates College
2026 election: Maine’s 2nd District
NEXT ELECTION · ME-2
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+0.7NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · ME-250.4%
2022U.S. House · ME-253.0%
2020U.S. House · ME-253.0%
2018U.S. House · ME-250.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 ME-2 HOUSE RACE →Jared F. Golden’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.6M
- CASH ON HAND
- $398K
- SPENT
- $2.3M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $2.0M · 86.1%
- PACs
- $319K · 13.9%
- Party
- $1K · 0%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $225K
- Earmarked gifts · 164 donors
- $223K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $859K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Maxwell, JoanNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Eastern Band Of Cherokee IndiansIndividual$7K
Maxwell, DavidNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Mayer, JohnNot Employed · RETIRED$7K
Karplus, BarbaraSelf Employed · TAX PRACTITIONER$7K
Markovich, PaulBlue Shield Of California · HEALTH PLAN EXECUTIVE$7K
Bekenstein, AnitaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Cutler, LizSelf Employed · ARTIST$7K
Deangelis, KenAustin Ventures · VENTURE CAPITALIST$7K
Sonnenfeldt, MichaelSelf Employed · INVESTOR$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.1M
Fundraising$181K
Administrative$36K
Refunds$35K
Contributions$20K
How to contact Jared F. Golden
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1107 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1902(202) 225-6306Call (202) 225-6306MAINE IN THE HOUSE
MOST RATEDThe Horn News
Hakeem Jeffries' weekend was just totally ruined
Golden crossed party lines to endorse Lawler, citing his bipartisan work and record.
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Fox News
Hakeem Jeffries defied as two House Democrats back Republican rule vote
Golden said he supported the rule vote to keep a Russia sanctions bill from dying in the House.
Foreign policy83%
Portland Press Herald
Maine delegation calls for expedited review of Biddeford ICE shooting
Golden joined Maine’s other members of Congress in asking the DHS inspector general to expedite an independent review of the Biddeford shooting.
Criminal justice75%
MOST RATEDAxios
House Democrats face divisions on Russian sanctions bill
Golden breaks with Democratic leadership, saying he supports the sanctions and is generally supportive of tariffs.
Foreign policy57%
Roll Call
At the Races: Pivot time for Republicans
Jared Golden, who is retiring from the House, crossed party lines to endorse Republican Mike Lawler.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
Portland Press Herald
What endorsements tell us about the race for Maine governor
Golden’s endorsement of Lawler is one of the column’s most unusual examples of cross-party political support.
Elections▲ 2 · ▼ 2
Axios
"People are pissed off": House Dems sneer as one of their own backs a Republican
Golden endorsed Republican Mike Lawler, prompting criticism from fellow Democrats and concern about the effect on his ally Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
Elections43%
The New York Times
House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in Midterms Race
Representative Jared Golden endorsed Mike Lawler, citing their bipartisan work and shared efforts on a bill affecting Maine lobstermen.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
MOST RATEDThe Hill
Democratic defectors rescue Republicans -- again
Golden’s vote helped Republicans advance a procedural rule and renewed Democratic concerns about caucus unity.
Elections78%
Maine Beacon - A project of the Maine People's Alliance
Strimling: Every Democrat running for CD2 will be better than Golden at reflecting Maine values
Strimling argues that Golden’s votes reflect support for Trump’s agenda rather than political calculation.
Foreign policy80%
MOST RATEDPortland Press Herald · 3 MIN READ
What Maine's delegation is saying about Trump's deal to end the Iran war
Golden said the framework is not a final deal and argued that any proposed agreement should go before Congress.
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