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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age61 years old (Nov 26, 1964)
GenderMale
LocationMaine
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Maine (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsMatthew “Matt” Dunlap is a Democratic politician from Maine who has served as Maine State Auditor since November 2022 and previously served as Maine Secretary of State (2005–2011; 2013–2021). He also served in the Maine House of Representatives representing Old Town (1996–2004). In 2026, he is a candidate in the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew Dunlap is mentioned in a report about changing voter registration patterns in Maine ahead of 2025. The story says Republican registrations have risen over the past five years while Democratic registrations have declined, including in some traditionally liberal towns, though Democrats still hold a statewide registration edge. No specific actions or new developments involving Dunlap himself are detailed beyond this broader political context.
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