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Matt Dunlap faces scrutiny over tax record in Maine congressional race

Maine 2nd Congressional District Matt Dunlap Paul LePage gas tax state auditor

Democratic nominee Matt Dunlap is facing intense scrutiny regarding his legislative and administrative record as he campaigns for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. Dunlap is competing against former Republican Governor Paul LePage for the seat being vacated by Democrat Jared Golden.

Key points of contention include Dunlap’s past voting record, which includes supporting increases to the gas tax and vehicle registration fees, as well as voting against property tax freezes for low-income seniors. Critics, including the NRCC, have highlighted his support for indexing the gas tax to inflation and his proposals to increase costs for recreational activities like ATV registration and fishing licenses.

Additionally, Dunlap’s previous tenure as state auditor has come under fire. He was required to leave the office in 2021 after failing to obtain necessary professional certification within the legally mandated timeframe, though he later earned the credential and returned to the role.

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Jared Golden · Maine · Matt Dunlap · NRCC · Paul LePage

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap voted to index the Maine gas tax to inflation, resulting in an eight-cent increase by 2011. nrcc.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paul LePage is competing against Matt Dunlap for the open seat in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. www.themainewire.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. www.themainewire.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap is not a good steward of Maine taxpayers' money and cannot be trusted in Washington. nrcc.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap voted against bills that would have made it more difficult for the state legislature to raise taxes. nrcc.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap proposed raising the annual registration fee for ATVs. nrcc.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap voted against freezing property taxes for low-income seniors in Maine. nrcc.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Matt Dunlap left the state auditor’s office in 2021 after failing to obtain required professional certification within the legal timeframe. www.themainewire.com

Sources

Dunlap’s Record Under Scrutiny: Auditor Failure, Tax Votes Become Flashpoints in CD2 Race [www.themainewire.com]
NEW: Dunlap Doubled Down on Raising the Gas Tax. And That's Just the Tip of His Tax-Raising Record… [nrcc.org]