Maine

Economy
Supports BUILT USA Act which proposes 10% on all imports into US. Need to rebuild America’s industrial base and reduce reliance on foreign goods. Believes free trade has damaged America workers and communities Voted agains a budget bill he felt was reckless and would increase healthcare costs for Mainers and disproportionately benefit the wealthiest households through tax cuts and increase the national debt. wants to ensure the long term solvency of programs like Medicare and Social Security. Feels a stronger American economy requires a focus on domestic manufacturing, strategic use of tariffs, renegotiating trade deals and policies that support American workers and small businesses, while addressing healthcare costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Foreign Affairs
Has voted to supply Ukraine with the resources needed to protect itself, bolstering defense manufacturing at home while also preventing a broader conflict that could put America’s service members in the line of fire.

Women's Rights

Will always support a women’s right to make her own healthcare decisions.

Environment
Committed to protecting Maine’s national parks and other public lands. Finding policy solutions to combat the effects of climate change head on. Voted for the Inflation reduction act that benefits families by providing rebates and tax credits for households that improve their energy efficiency. Voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act-makes historic investments in reducing emissions, promoting renewable energy and protecting the environment.

Gun Control
Has opposed efforts to ban deadly assault weapons and other weapons of war until a mass shooting happened in his district and has come forward to say he has to take responsibility for his lack of support for common sense gun law such as banning assault weapons.

Immigration
Has consistently voted-often against his own party-to strengthen border security and provide more resources to the men and women at our border. Has also voted again and again for increased funding for local law enforcement and border patrol officers. Helped pass the Invest to Protect Act.

LGBTQ Policy
Jared is an original cosponsor of the Equality Act-extends anti discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity to various areas ie. employment, education, housing and public accommodation. ‘I proud to stand up for the rights of LGBTQ Mainers” Supported Respect for Marriage Acto-protecting right to same-sex and interracial marriages.

Background and Experience
Golden served in the Marine Corp after 9/11. After serving he came home and earned a degree in history and politics. Worked on staff for Republican Sen Susan Collins on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. 2014 elected to the Maine House of Rep, reelected in 2016. 2018 elected to the US House of Reps, 2020 won reelection, 2022 ran unopposed, 2024 won a 4th term.

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Economy
Will work to eliminate wasteful spending. Known for supporting tax reductions-wants to suspend certain taxes and fees, Emphasizes the importance of a responsible state budget-critical of excessive spending policies. Wants to reduce government spending by reducing size of government, will eliminate red tape and promote business. A proponent of welfare reform. Left Maine in a financial mess when he left office in 2019.

Women's Rights
Opposes abortion rights. Supports restricting abortion, cut funding (as governor) for Maine’s family planning program and attempted to veto legislation to expand reproductive healthcare for low income individuals. Would veto a 15 week abortion ban. Opposes taxpayer funded abortions Committed to fairness and common sense and supporting everyone’s rights without ignoring biological reality in context of sports and locker rooms. Seems to have a mixed record on stance on women’s rights-particularly re reproductive healthcare. Past actions and statements indicate a broader threat to reproductive rights for women of Maine.

Gun Control
Will defend 2nd amendment rights and fight government overreach.

Immigration
Will fight to finish the wall, end illegal immigration and restore law and order.

LGBTQ Policy
Opposed same sex marriage in the past, vetoed a ban on conversion therapy, has joined lawsuits challenging anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans-says Civil Rights Act shouldn’t protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In 2016 he stopped the Maine Human Rights Commission and Dept of Education from implementing rules protecting transgender students.. His actions and statements while in office suggest he has been an opponent of expanding LGBTQ+ rights and protections.

Background and Experience
Governor of Maine from 2011-2019, Mayor of Waterville Maine 2004-2011 Ran for Governor in 2022 but lost to Janet Mills.

Other
Will protect Medicare and Social Security.

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