Former Gov. Paul LePage (R-ME) launched a campaign to oust Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress, from his House seat. LePage announced Monday that he was running to represent Maine’s 2nd congressional district in order to bring a “new voice” to the political discourse and help President Donald Trump

LePage's candidacy marks the second time the Republican has attempted to return to politics since leaving the governor's office in 2019.

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, an early supporter of President Donald Trump’s first successful White House bid and a polarizing figure in state politics, says he is running for Congress in a competitive district.