Matthew G. Dunlap
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Maine State Auditor
- Lives in
- Old Town
Maine's state auditor, he was Maine Secretary of State (2005–2010 and 2013–2020) and served in the Maine House from 1996 to 2005. He is a former president of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · mainepublic.org
“We need to eliminate that cap to ensure the wealthiest are paying their fair share”
Public safety
Opposes banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Answered "No" in the lightning round of his Maine Public questionnaire.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · Lightning round: answered No · mainepublic.org
“Do you think that assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and bump stocks should be banned?”
Environment & parks
Supports restoring the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy tax credits.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · mainepublic.org
“I would support restoring the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits.”
Health & human services
Supports reversing Medicaid cuts and moving to Medicare for All.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · mainepublic.org
“We need to restore those cuts and move toward a Medicare for All system that actually brings down healthcare costs for working families.”
Government & transparency
Supports legislation protecting Justice Department independence.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · mainepublic.org
“I'll work with my colleagues to put legislation in place that protects the independence of our DOJ and intelligence agencies.”
Opposes requiring photo ID to vote.
Answered "No" in the lightning round of his Maine Public questionnaire.
ReportYour Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd DistrictCandidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · Lightning round: answered No · mainepublic.org
“Should it be necessary to provide a photo ID in order to vote?”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matthew G. Dunlap on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Androscoggin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Aroostook County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Hancock County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Kennebec County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Oxford County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Penobscot County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Piscataquis County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Somerset County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Waldo County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Candidate List (Washington County offices and districts)
Election filing · Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions · maine.gov
- Your Vote 2026 profile: Matt Dunlap, Democrat for 2nd District
Candidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 19, 2026 · mainepublic.org
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