Maine Democrat Drops Senate Bid, Joins Race for House Seat

Wood said in his announcement that his decision was partially prompted by the announcement that Jared Golden.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) walks with her staff in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on July 28, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Democratic political candidate Jordan Wood has switched his campaign from a challenge to Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to a House race to replace retiring Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine).

Wood, who was previously a staff member to former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), officially withdrew from the Senate contest and entered the race to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.