DCCC Adds Dunlap to Red to Blue Program in Maine's 2nd District

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee formally added Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap to its Red to Blue program on Thursday, August 20, 2026, signaling national party support for his campaign in the competitive 2nd Congressional District race. The designation provides Dunlap with enhanced strategic guidance, staff resources, and fundraising support as he faces Republican former Governor Paul LePage in the November general election.

The announcement elevates Dunlap after he won a competitive June primary using ranked-choice voting, defeating state Senator Joe Baldacci, who had been the committee's preferred candidate. The committee had previously added Baldacci to the Red to Blue program before his loss. DCCC Chair Representative Suzan DelBene stated that candidates earn a spot by surpassing goals for grassroots engagement, organization, and fundraising, calling Dunlap "the independent, Mainefirst leader the Second District needs."

Dunlap is seeking to replace Democratic Representative Jared Golden, who is not seeking reelection to represent the sprawling district that covers northern and eastern Maine. The district has backed Donald Trump in all three of his...