Jordan Wood ends Senate candidacy in Maine to focus on House race - UPI.com

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Democrat Jordan Wood has ended his bid for the Democratic Party's nomination to run for the U.S. Senate and instead will focus on winning a seat in the House of Representatives.

Wood, Maine Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner initially sought the Democratic Party's nomination to run against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins for the Senate during the 2026 election.

Wood has changed course and announced his candidacy to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who has held the seat since 2019, Maine Morningstar reported.

Golden last week announced he is not seeking another term in office.

Jordan Wood ends Senate candidacy in Maine to focus on House race - UPI.com

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