Former Governor Paul LePage announced his run for Congress in Maine’s second district for 2026, criticizing incumbent Jared Golden for underrepresentation and lack of engagement with constituents. LePage emphasized his focus on government waste, illegal immigration, and stopping “woke insanity,” particularly in sports. He advocated for welfare reform, including a tiered system and EBT card pictures, and criticized Medicaid expansion and the proposed one-payer system. LePage highlighted his experience in managing state issues and stressed the need for federal policy changes.