Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and public official |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Bar Harbor, Maine, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Matt Dunlap
03/11/2026
Matt Dunlap and Paul LePage faced each other in the general election for Maine's 2nd congressional district on November 3, 2026. Early results reported the race as too close to call, with LePage holding an early lead while only a small share of votes had been counted.
19/06/2026
State Auditor Matt Dunlap narrowly won the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd congressional district after three rounds of ranked-choice tabulation. He finished ahead of State Senator Joe Baldacci and Jordan Wood, setting up a general election contest against former Governor Paul LePage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Democratic politician from Maine who has served as Maine State Auditor since November 2022, after earlier stints in that role and as Maine Secretary of State. In 2026 he won the Democratic nomination for Maine's 2nd congressional district and faced former Governor Paul LePage in the November 2026 general election. |
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| Political Party | Democratic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Maine |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Old Town, Maine |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Michelle Dunphy |
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Career
| Maine House of Representatives | Represented the former 121st district, covering Old Town and the Indian Island Voting District, for four terms beginning in 1996 |
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| Maine Secretary of State |
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| Maine State Auditor |
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| 2026 Congressional Campaign | Launched a bid for Maine's 2nd congressional district against incumbent Jared Golden, then won the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026 after ranked-choice tabulation. Democratic nominee in the November 2026 general election against former Governor Paul LePage |
| Other Roles | Notary public and Dedimus Justice; holds internal auditor certification |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a varsity member of the men's cross country team at the University of Maine | |
| 2. Served on the University of Maine M Club board for 27 years, including five years as president | |
| 3. Ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate nomination in 2012 | |
| 4. Helped shape Maine's Office of Program Evaluation and Governmental Accountability as one of three legislators involved |
