==2020 U.S. House election in Maine's 2nd district==
==2020 U.S. House election in Maine's 2nd district==
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Brakey is currently seeking the House seat held by [[Jared Golden]], a progressive [[Democrat]] who was elected in the [[2018 midterm elections|2018 blue wave]] and had voted for one of the two sham articles of impeachment brought against [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/rep-jared-golden-makes-split-decision-on-impeachment/97-4e54d4d8-2ed9-4910-9395-88e488ffc030 Rep. Jared Golden makes split decision on impeachment]</ref> Brakey's run is endorsed by the [[libertarian]] and [[movement conservative]] [[Rand Paul]].<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kentucky-sen-rand-paul-endorses-eric-brakey-for-congress/ar-BB1089PP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Eric Brakey for Congress]</ref>
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Brakey ran for the U.S. House seat held by [[Jared Golden]], a progressive [[Democrat]] who was elected in the [[2018 midterm elections|2018 blue wave]] and had voted for one of the two sham articles of impeachment brought against [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/rep-jared-golden-makes-split-decision-on-impeachment/97-4e54d4d8-2ed9-4910-9395-88e488ffc030 Rep. Jared Golden makes split decision on impeachment]</ref> He ultimately lost in the primary, with candidate Dale Crafts finishing first place.<ref>[https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-primary-election-results-us-senate-2nd-congressional-district/33234708# Maine primary election results: U.S. Senate, 2nd Congressional District, statewide bonds, more]</ref> Brakey's bid was endorsed by the [[libertarian]] and [[movement conservative]] [[Rand Paul]].<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kentucky-sen-rand-paul-endorses-eric-brakey-for-congress/ar-BB1089PP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Eric Brakey for Congress]</ref>