Overview
- The University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll released Thursday shows Paul LePage ahead of Rep. Jared Golden 49% to 44% among likely voters.
- The survey of 1,094 Maine residents was conducted Oct. 16–21 and carries a margin of error of ±3.0%.
- Only 26% of district voters say Golden deserves reelection while 57% say he does not, according to the poll.
- Golden’s favorability stands at 16% with a net rating of about -25 points, while LePage is slightly underwater at a net -10.
- Republican-aligned groups are heavily targeting the seat, including about $2 million in spending by the American Action Network, as Golden also faces a primary challenge from state auditor Matt Dunlap and Democrats navigate separate headlines about Senate hopeful Graham Platner.