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Maine 2nd Congressional District election

Overview

The race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District features State Auditor Matt Dunlap seeking to unseat former Republican Governor Paul LePage. Early in the campaign, Dunlap sought assistance from national Democratic leaders, noting that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had not yet designated him as a “Red to Blue” priority for the high-stakes election.

During this period, controversy emerged regarding future Senate candidate Troy Jackson, who was identified as the individual behind the “Canadians for LePage” pseudonym used to post comments on the Bangor Daily News website in 2012.

By late August, Dunlap officially secured DCCC support through the ‘Red to Blue’ program, gaining access to fundraising and organizational resources. The campaign has since shifted focus toward LePage’s age, questioning the 77-year-old candidate’s capacity to serve. LePage has dismissed these criticisms, stating his ability to serve would depend on ‘health and sanity.’

Entities

Paul LePage · Matt Dunlap · Troy Jackson · Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee · Maine

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Matt Dunlap secures DCCC support for Maine congressional race

    Democratic nominee Matt Dunlap has secured DCCC support for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race, while his campaign intensifies attacks on Republican Paul LePage’s age and capacity to serve.

  2. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Maine Democrats and former logger confront legacy of ex‑Governor Paul LePage

    Matt Dunlap seeks national Democratic help to beat former Gov. Paul LePage in Maine’s 2nd district, while Troy Jackson’s past “Canadians for LePage” trolling of the ex‑governor is revealed.

Sources

bangordailynews.com · pressherald.com