Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap says he'll decide after Labor Day if he'll challenge U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in next year's Democratic primary and that one national Democratic group has already tried to discourage him from running.

Dunlap, who was Maine's Secretary of State for seven terms, first floated his possible candidacy in May but he's kept a low public profile ever since.

Dunlap says he's been busy soliciting feedback for his prospective challenge against Golden, who has held the Trump-friendly district for four elections, but also irked some Democratic activists here and nationally along the way.

Dunlap says the response to his possible candidacy has been largely positive. He says he's also been told by some that his primary challenge could jeopardize Democrats' hold on the 2n

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