Vulnerable House Dem criticizes 'extreme' left in shocking 2026 announcement
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Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced he is not seeking re-election in the November 2026 midterm elections.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
"I have never loved politics. But I find purpose and meaning in service, and the Marine in me has been able to slog along through the many aspects of politics I dislike by focusing on the good work that Congress is capable of producing with patience and determination," Golden wrote. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
"But after 11 years as a legislator, I have grown tired of the increasing incivility and plain nastiness that are now common from some elements of our American community — behavior that, too often, our political leaders exhibit themselves."
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