Federal
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Ranked-choice voting: voters may rank the candidates. Open seat: Rep. Jared Golden is not on the ballot. One declared write-in candidate filed for this office.
Taxes & budget
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
- Proposes eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
- Pledges to cut wasteful federal spending to curb inflation.
Public safety
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
- Opposes banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
- Pledges to finish the border wall and end illegal immigration.
- Pledges to defend Second Amendment rights.
Economy & jobs
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
- Supports buying and trading cryptocurrency without added regulation.
Environment & parks
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
- Supports restoring the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy tax credits.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
- Supports reversing Medicaid cuts and moving to Medicare for All.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
- Pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare.
- Pledges to protect veterans' health care and benefits.
Government & transparency
Matthew G. DunlapDemocratic
- Supports legislation protecting Justice Department independence.
- Opposes requiring photo ID to vote.
Paul R. LePageRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.