Families and housing
Supports universal childcare, more affordable housing and better-paying jobs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Matthew G. Dunlap
Candidate for U.S. House · Maine · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Matthew G. Dunlap is Maine's state auditor and a longtime public servant raised near Bar Harbor. He lives in Old Town and previously led the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.
Roots
- State auditor
- Former sportsmen's organization executive
Education
- University of Maine graduate; credential not specified in the reviewed biography
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Trade and foreign policy
Supports lifting blanket tariffs and ending the Iran war.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All, broader coverage and protecting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.
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Supports the PRO Act, fair wages, safe working conditions and organizing rights.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Abortion
Supports reproductive-health decisions remaining with patients and constitutional protection for safe access.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Maine Secretary of State · Final 2026 general-election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: VM143 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to fit
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