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ME-02 Democratic nominee?
$21.8K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Auditor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age61 years old (Nov 26, 1964)
GenderMale
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LocationMaine
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Maine: B.A., History
Notable personal detailsMatthew Dunlap is an American politician from Maine and the Maine State Auditor (appointed November 2022; previously served January–October 2021). He previously served multiple terms as Maine Secretary of State and represented Old Town and Indian Island in the Maine House of Representatives (1996–2004). He earned a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Literature from the University of Maine and completed the State and Local Government Program at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded social programs (Medicare-for-all, universal childcare, affordable housing) and pro-labor policies, favors lifting broad Trump-era tariffs while allowing targeted tariffs to address unfair trade practices, and backs measures like an expanded child tax credit. Positions emphasize increased public investment and worker protections rather than tax-cutting or austerity.
Healthcare
Supports moving toward a Medicare-for-All / single-payer system to expand universal coverage and reduce costs; advocates limiting the role of private insurers and pharmaceutical companies in deciding access to care; supports reproductive health access as part of health policy priorities.
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Immigration & Border
Supports limits on aggressive ICE enforcement and increased accountability for immigration agents, opposing warrantless arrests/searches and covert tactics; frames deportation surges as unlawful and calls for protections for residents. Does not appear to advocate for maximal restrictionist policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro-choice and says he will fight to protect reproductive freedom, while acknowledging a single past vote in favor of a 24-hour waiting period for abortion services more than two decades ago. His campaign statements emphasize protecting access to reproductive care despite that earlier vote.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy efficiency measures and increased renewable generation while endorsing transitional use of natural gas; favors policies to reduce pollution from fossil-fuel sources and opposed controversial Arctic drilling proposals. Positions emphasize improving home weatherization, multimodal transportation, and renewable energy development alongside pragmatic transitions away from higher-emitting fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Matt Dunlap is a gun owner who has been closely involved with the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine and has represented that organization in state-level discussions about gun policy. He emphasizes hunting and firearms traditions in Maine and has criticized broad characterizations of firearms ownership while working with gun-owner groups. His public record indicates support for gun-owner interests and skepticism toward broad gun bans rather than advocacy for expansive new restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Matthew Dunlap is in the news as a Democratic candidate in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, where he has picked up endorsements ahead of the June primary. He is one of four Democrats debating for the nomination to face Republican Paul LePage. Recent coverage also notes his campaign is part of a broader push by Maine candidates to use AI tools, though that reporting was not focused on him specifically.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News17 hours ago
Letter: Matt Dunlap is a man of the people
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PPPortland Press Herald4 days ago
Vote Matt Dunlap for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District | Letter
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BDBangor Daily News21 days ago
Maine's 2nd District Democrats set for TV debate
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BDBangor Daily News1 month ago
Letter: Matt Dunlap gets the 2nd Congressional District
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Polls
ME-02 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$628.2K
$471.2K
$314.1K
$157.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$628.2K
$244.3K
$384.0K
$25.6K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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