Incumbent Jared Golden (D) and Austin Theriault (R) are running in the general election for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Golden ran unopposed in the June 11 primary, while Theriault defeated Michael Soboleski for the Republican nomination.

Golden is one of five Democrats running in a district former President Donald Trump (R) won in both 2020 and 2016. The district is a target for both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) this year. Four independent election forecasters rated this race as either Toss Up or Lean Democratic.

Golden was first elected in 2018. Before that, he was a staffer for Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Golden’s campaign has emphasized his independence as a House member. An analysis by CQ Role Call found that Golden voted against Biden’s position 62% of the time in 2023. According to reports filed with the FEC, Golden had raised $4.8 million as of June 30.

Theriault was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 2022. Before that, he was a NASCAR driver and sports business consultant. Theriault said his top priority would be increasing security at the southern border. According to reports filed with the FEC, Theriault had raised $1.8 million as of June 30.