Get to know the candidates for Maine's CD2 in the primary election (opens original article in a new tab)

Maine's 2nd Congressional District will hold a primary election on June 9, 2026, with four Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate competing for the seat. The district is the largest by area east of the Mississippi River.

• Primary election for Maine's CD2 is on June 9, 2026.
• Four Democratic candidates qualified for the ballot: Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud, and Jordan Wood.
• Republican candidate Paul LePage is the sole contender on the GOP ballot.
• CD2 is the largest congressional district by area east of the Mississippi River.