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Matt Dunlap

Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, ME-02 (2026).

On the record

Party
Democratic1
On the ballot
U.S. House, Maine 2nd District (2026)1

Where they stand

We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.

Money: U.S. House, Maine 2nd District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1

Raised$1.2M
Spent$977K
Cash on hand$229K
  • From individuals $1.2M
  • From PACs and other committees $14K
  • From the candidate $10K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $857

Gifts from people, by size2

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 62%
  • $200–$499 7%
  • $500–$999 9%
  • $1,000–$1,999 9%
  • $2,000 and up 13%

Top PACs and committees giving directly3

Zinc Collective PAC$12,233
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Political Action Together Political CommitteeConnected to International Union of Painters and Allied Trades$5,000
Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee United Brotherhood of Carpenters and JoinersConnected to United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America$5,000
Communications Workers of America - Cope Political Contributions CommitteeConnected to Communications Workers of America$5,000
Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace WorkersConnected to International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers$5,000
NEA Fund for Children and Public EducationConnected to National Education Association$5,000
United Steelworkers Political Action FundConnected to United Steelworkers$5,000
Congressional Progressive Caucus PACConnected to Battleground Blue PAC$5,000
Make It Work PAC$5,000
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PACConnected to Jeffries$5,000
Free and Fair Democracy PAC$5,000
National Nurses United PAC - a Fund for a Healthy AmericaConnected to National Nurses United$3,000
League of Conservation Voters Action FundConnected to League of Conservation Voters, Inc$2,550
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Campaign Assistance FundConnected to International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers & Helpe$2,500
Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (Ipal)Connected to Int'l Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers$2,500

Outside groups spending in this race4

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Individual donors

  • $539K from 2,684 itemized gifts5
  • 63% came from people in Maine5
  • 11% came from retired people5
  • Top states: Maine $339K, California $63K, New York $15K, Massachusetts $13K, Florida $13K5

Where donors work5

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Seacoast Management1 gifts$8,000
Donald Henley6 gifts$7,833
Mro1 gifts$7,000
University of Maine54 gifts$6,780
State of Maine24 gifts$4,315
Jane Street1 gifts$3,500
Perkins Thompson2 gifts$3,500
Summit Utilities1 gifts$3,500
Waterfront Concerts6 gifts$3,500
RHR Smith &1 gifts$3,000
Mcarthurglen1 gifts$2,500
Microsoft1 gifts$2,200
Scott Foundation1 gifts$2,200
BB1 gifts$2,000
Mateja Group2 gifts$2,000

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    FEC candidate record H6ME02171https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6ME02171/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  2. 2
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
  3. 3
    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  4. 4
    FEC: independent expenditures about Matt Dunlap, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6ME02171&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  5. 5
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026