Matt Dunlap
Matthew Dunlap
U.S.A.
Personal Background
Matt Dunlap holds a B.A. in history and an M.A. in English from the University of Maine, and completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University. He accumulated diverse work experience as a textile worker, fur trapper, publishing editor, radio talk-show host, cook, waiter, and bartender. Dunlap served as the Secretary of State of Maine, overseeing the modernization of electronic services and implementation of Maine's MOVE Act. He has also held the position of State Auditor of Maine. Dunlap has a history of leadership in state and national organizations, including serving as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State and as a member of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity.
Political Ideas
Matt Dunlap's political philosophy is marked by a unique blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism. His support for universal childcare, affordable housing, and lifting Trump-era tariffs showcases an ideological commitment to economic equity. Dunlap's advocacy for Medicare-for-all and opposition to insurance companies' influence on healthcare access reveals a deeply progressive stance on healthcare. Notably, his unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations highlights a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.