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Matthew Dunlap
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Maine’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Matthew Dunlap is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against Paul LePage (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Matthew Dunlap’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Matthew Dunlap’s campaign has raised $2,964,964 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $443,968 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$2,730,282
- PACs and other committees$212,248
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$10,087
- The candidate’s own money and loans$10,000
- Other$2,009
- Political party committees$339
From donors who gave over $200: $529,665 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 63% from Maine, 37% from other states. Top states: Maine $335,010 (63%), California $59,505 (11%), New York $14,912 (3%), Massachusetts $12,978 (2%), Florida $12,550 (2%). About 850 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6ME02171 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$38,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Matthew Dunlap’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Matthew Dunlap (Democratic); Paul LePage (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Jared Golden (D)
- Rating: Toss-upAverage of 7; Lean D to Lean R
- Maine 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Maine race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Maine
Early voting: Oct 5 – Oct 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Maine
- Check your registration on Maine’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Maine
About Matthew Dunlap
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Matthew Dunlap quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Maine State Auditor; candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. · mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Maine State Auditor; candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.) (archived copy of the source for Maine State Auditor; candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.)
- Former executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine. · mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Former executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.) (archived copy of the source for Former executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.)
- Graduate of the University of Maine. · mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Graduate of the University of Maine.) (archived copy of the source for Graduate of the University of Maine.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at mattdunlapforuscongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), mattdunlapforuscongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), themainemonitor.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at mattdunlapforuscongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), mattdunlapforuscongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “In Congress, I’ll be a champion for protecting Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid, and I’ll work to fight to expand coverage so more people have the care they need.” mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “That means fighting for workers’ rights through legislation like the PRO Act, defending fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize.” mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “ICE is operating like a lawless force that answers only to the president,” January 23, 2026 · themainemonitor.org (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “In Congress, I’ll fight for universal childcare, good-paying jobs, and a surge in affordable housing to help our neighbors manage a middle-class life again.” mattdunlapforuscongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Matthew Dunlap has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Matthew Dunlap been backed by AIPAC?
No. Matthew Dunlap has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Matthew Dunlap had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.