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Jordan Wood Withdraws for Golden's House Seat Amid Criticism

11/12/2025

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Jordan Wood, a Democratic candidate, announced on November 12, 2025, that he is withdrawing to seek Representative Jared Golden's House seat after Golden won't seek reelection.
Wood criticized former Maine Governor Paul LePage for vetoes on minimum wage increases and child labor laws.
LePage's campaign attacked Wood's record as Chief of Staff to Representative Katie Porter.
The Cook Political Report rates Golden's seat as likely Republican.

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Story summary

Jordan Wood, a Democratic candidate, announced on November 12, 2025, that he is withdrawing to seek Representative Jared Golden's House seat after Golden won't seek reelection.
Wood criticized former Maine Governor Paul LePage for vetoes on minimum wage increases and child labor laws.
LePage's campaign attacked Wood's record as Chief of Staff to Representative Katie Porter.
The Cook Political Report rates Golden's seat as likely Republican.