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DCCC Adds Maine Auditor Matt Dunlap to Red-to-Blue Program

8/20/2026

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap to Red to Blue program.
Dunlap won the June 9 primary for Maine's 2nd District, beating DCCC-backed Joe Baldacci.
Incumbent Democrat Jared Golden is not seeking reelection in the 2nd District.
Republicans have rallied behind Governor Paul LePage, viewing the seat as a prime pickup.
Republican Congressional Committee called Dunlap’s campaign “dead on arrival” and accused him of tax hikes.

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap to Red to Blue program.
Dunlap won the June 9 primary for Maine's 2nd District, beating DCCC-backed Joe Baldacci.
Incumbent Democrat Jared Golden is not seeking reelection in the 2nd District.
Republicans have rallied behind Governor Paul LePage, viewing the seat as a prime pickup.
Republican Congressional Committee called Dunlap’s campaign “dead on arrival” and accused him of tax hikes.