Maine — 2nd District

Matthew Dunlap

Supports lifting blanket tariffs and expanding middle-class relief

Dunlap attributes rising prices and economic uncertainty to the Trump administration's blanket tariffs, which he argues burden working families. He advocates for lifting blanket tariffs while strategically targeting unfair foreign trade practices, paired with federal investments in universal childcare, good-paying jobs, and affordable housing.

• Lift Trump's blanket tariffs while strategically applying targeted trade tariffs against foreign competitors
• Invest in universal childcare and a surge in affordable housing to lower living costs
• Require billionaires and large corporations to pay higher taxes

“Prices are rising fast, and thanks to the Trump Administration, they’re not coming down.”

“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.”

Paul LePage

Supports tax cuts and federal spending reduction

LePage promises to curb inflation by eliminating wasteful government spending enacted under the Biden administration. He advocates for lower taxes, cutting regulatory red tape, and creating Maine jobs through pro-growth policies.

• Eliminate wasteful federal spending to curb inflation
• Reduce taxes and cut burdensome regulatory red tape
• Promote pro-growth business policies to expand job creation

“He will work to eliminate wasteful spending which drove up inflation under Biden.”

“Lower taxes. Less red tape. More jobs for Maine families.”

Matthew Dunlap

Supports Medicare for All

Dunlap advocates for transitioning to a single-payer Medicare for All healthcare system to remove corporate insurance control and lower consumer costs. He also supports re-establishing ACA tax credits to maintain immediate coverage affordability.

• Transition to a single-payer Medicare for All healthcare system
• Re-establish ACA tax credits to lower insurance costs
• Eliminate the profit motive of health insurance and pharmaceutical conglomerates

“It's past time to move towards a Medicare-for-all system that puts people’s health and financial well-being over private profits for health insurance companies and executives.”

“re-establish [ACA] tax credits, but overall, I think the real answer is Medicare-for-All and just cut to the chase.”

Paul LePage

Supports protecting Medicare benefits

LePage pledges to safeguard Medicare benefits for senior citizens. As governor, he vetoed legislation aimed at expanding access to naloxone and modifying state health insurance laws.

• Protect Medicare benefits for senior citizens
• Opposed expanded access to naloxone during gubernatorial tenure citing concerns over drug use consequences

“Paul has always protected, and will always protect, Social Security and Medicare.”

“Clearly, the lack of consequences for serious drug use is having the opposite effect from what is advertised”

Matthew Dunlap

Opposes disruptive ICE enforcement raids

Dunlap pledges to oppose immigration enforcement raids by federal authorities that divide local communities in Maine.

• Oppose ICE raids that separate local families and communities

“He'll stand up to ICE raids tearing apart Maine communities...”

Paul LePage

Supports finishing the border wall

LePage calls for completing construction of the southern border wall, halting illegal immigration, and restoring law and order. During his term as governor, he strongly opposed placing Syrian refugees in Maine due to national security concerns.

• Finish construction of the southern border wall
• End illegal immigration and restore law and order
• Oppose federal placement of unvetted refugees in Maine

“Paul will fight to finish the wall, end illegal immigration, and restore law and order.”

“To bring Syrian refugees into our country without knowing who they are is to invite an attack on American soil...”

Matthew Dunlap

Supports strengthening Social Security benefits

Dunlap advocates for strengthening Social Security benefits, funding senior programs by requiring corporations and wealthy individuals to pay higher taxes.

• Strengthen Social Security benefits for retirees and working families
• Require wealthy corporations and individuals to pay higher taxes to fund senior benefits

“In Congress, Matt will fight to make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share, strengthen Social Security, and Medicare For All.”

Paul LePage

Supports protecting Social Security benefits

LePage pledges to safeguard Social Security benefits for senior citizens, citing his record of protecting taxpayers and seniors as governor.

• Protect Social Security benefits for Maine seniors

“Paul has always protected, and will always protect, Social Security and Medicare.”

Matthew Dunlap

Supports constitutional right to abortion

Dunlap advocates for establishing safe access to reproductive health care as a constitutional right, arguing women should make their own health decisions without government interference.

• Establish reproductive health care access as a constitutional right
• Protect women's rights to make independent reproductive medical decisions

“The decision to terminate a pregnancy belongs to the woman faced with whatever circumstances that affect her, and no one should have the right to predetermine what health choices any woman makes.”

“Safe access to reproductive health care should be a constitutional right.”

Matthew Dunlap

Opposes restrictive voting laws

Dunlap highlights his record as Maine Secretary of State suing and successfully disbanding President Trump's voter-fraud commission. He opposes mid-term redistricting pushes, voter ID mandates, and absentee ballot restrictions.

• Sued and disbanded President Trump's voter-fraud commission
• Oppose voter ID requirements and restrictions on absentee voting
• Resist partisan mid-term redistricting initiatives

“When I was Secretary of State, I sued Trump’s sham voter-fraud commission. I won and got it disbanded.”

“Republicans are also pushing for restrictions on absentee ballots and voter identification requirements—proposals recently defeated by Maine voters.”

Matthew Dunlap

Supports PRO Act and labor unions

Dunlap, a former union member, pledges full support for labor unions and legislation protecting workers' rights, such as the PRO Act. He advocates for defending fair wages, safe working environments, and organizing rights.

• Support passage of the PRO Act
• Protect worker organizing rights, fair wages, and workplace safety
• Utilize strategic tariffs to protect domestic workers from unfair foreign competition

“As a former labor union member, I’ll be a steadfast pro-union voice in Congress. That means fighting for workers’ rights through legislation like the PRO Act...”

Paul LePage

Supports Second Amendment rights

LePage promises to defend Second Amendment firearm rights and oppose gun control measures that he views as government overreach.

• Defend Second Amendment gun ownership rights
• Oppose government overreach regarding firearm regulations

“Paul will defend your Second Amendment rights, fight government overreach, and stand up for parents and families.”

Paul LePage

Supports cryptocurrency deregulatory policies

LePage supports protecting Americans' freedom to buy, trade, and invest in cryptocurrency without unnecessary government regulation, asserting that the U.S. should lead in financial technology innovation.

• Protect Americans' rights to buy, trade, and invest in cryptocurrency
• Reduce burdensome technology regulations to keep crypto innovation in the U.S.

“Paul supports the right of Americans to buy, trade, and invest in cryptocurrency without unnecessary government interference.”

Paul LePage

Supports protecting veterans' benefits

LePage highlights his family's advocacy for veterans' organizations and pledges to protect healthcare services and earned benefits for military veterans in Congress.

• Protect veterans' healthcare access and benefits
• Support local veterans' charities and organizations

“In Congress, Paul will fight to protect Veterans healthcare and the benefits earned by the men and women who served.”