Democratic Rep. Jared Golden endorses Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in battleground race
Jared Golden, a Democratic representative from Maine who is not running for reelection, endorsed Mike Lawler, a Republican representative from New York who is considered vulnerable in his race. Golden and Lawler have previously worked together on legislation related to lobstering. The endorsement marks a cross-party show of support.

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