[PAR] [TLE] Bruce Poliquin [SEP] Bruce Lee Poliquin (born November 1, 1953) is an American businessman and politician.  A Republican, he represents Maine's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.  Poliquin was elected to his seat in the 2014 general election.  From 2010 to 2012, he was the Maine State Treasurer.  He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2012, finishing second in the primary election.  In January 2017 at the start of the 115th United States Congress, Poliquin is the only Republican representing a House district in New England. [PAR] [TLE] Maine's 2nd congressional district [SEP] Maine's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Maine.  Covering 27326 sqmi , it comprises nearly 80% of the state's total land area.  It is the largest district east of the Mississippi River and the 24th-largest overall.  It is the second-most rural district in the United States, with 72.11% of its population in rural areas, behind only Kentucky's 5th congressional district.
[PAR] [TLE] Bruce Poliquin [ SEP ] Bruce Lee Poliquin ( born November 1 , 1953 ) is an American businessman and politician . A Republican , he represents Maine 's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives . Poliquin was elected to his seat in the 2014 general election . From 2010 to 2012 , he was the Maine State Treasurer . He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2012 , finishing second in the primary election . In January 2017 at the start of the 115th United States Congress , Poliquin is the only Republican representing a House district in New England . [PAR] [TLE] Maine 's 2nd congressional district [ SEP ] Maine 's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Maine . Covering 27326 sqmi , it comprises nearly 80 % of the state 's total land area . It is the largest district east of the Mississippi River and the 24th - largest overall . It is the second - most rural district in the United States , with 72.11 % of its population in rural areas , behind only Kentucky 's 5th congressional district .
What is the political party of the politician who represents 80% of the state's total land area in Congress?
What is the political party of the politician who represents 80 % of the state 's total land area in Congress ?
Republican
Republican