2 Maine Republicans Face Off in Primary to Challenge House Democrat

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) speaks in Bath, Maine. Golden was the only Democratic lawmaker to break with his party and vote against the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on March 10, 2021. David Sharp, File/AP Photo

Maine, the Welcome Home State known most historically as Vacationland, seems like an unassuming political influence in the national arena, with its highest building being a Catholic church and its biggest industry being tourism.

However, the June 14 primaries in the contested race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House may have more influence on America’s future than meets the eye.