Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden, who is running for reelection in a swing district, is taking a strong stance against a proposed electric vehicle (EV) mandate in his state.
Golden's office confirmed that he remains opposed to Maine's EV mandate, which was proposed by the state's Board of Environmental Protection earlier this year and is slated for formal adoption on Wednesday. Maine's so-called Advanced Clear Car Program would mimic regulations approved in California mandating that at least 51% of new car purchases in the state be electric by 2028 and 82% be electric by 2032.
