Business and labor groups both backed Golden in 2024. Now they’re split over LePage v. Dunlap

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,127

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions.

It’s another front where the two candidates are at odds in their approach — LePage emphasizing his business experience, while …

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