Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to Congress in 2026, citing "frequent threats" against him and the "grim milestone" of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Why it matters: Golden represents the most Republican-leaning district of any House Democrat. His retirement is a major blow to his party's efforts to retake the House in 2026. • A marine corps veteran and former state representative, Golden is seen as having a unique ability to win over independent and rural voters.

Driving the news: In a Bangor Daily News op-ed, Golden wrote that he has "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 th

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