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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Paul LePage ‘one of the most qualified’ House candidates in history

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Paul LePage holds up a business card highlighting his campaign priorities which include “no tax on tips,” “no tax on overtime” and “tax cuts for seniors” during a special campaign announcement at Sheridan Construction Thursday August 13, 2026 in Fairfield. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Paul LePage holds up a business card highlighting his campaign priorities which include “no tax on tips,” “no tax on overtime” and “tax cuts for seniors” during a campaign event in Fairfield on Thursday. He held another campaign event in Auburn on Monday. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/43746931_20260812_PH.LePageFairfieldEvent.0813_0y019.jpg?w=780" /> LePage, the former governor, is seeking to beat State Auditor Matt Dunlap and succeed Rep. Jared Golden in Maine's 2nd District.