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Matthew Dunlap
Politicians/Matthew Dunlap
Matthew Dunlap (Democratic)
Auditor
Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democratic
Age
61
Religion
Episcopallian
Birthplace
Bar Harbor, ME
Residence
Old Town, ME
Born
November 26, 1964
Family
Wife: Michelle; 1 Child: Emily
Contact
207-624-6250www.maine.gov/audit/about-auditor.html
Election Info
Current Term01/04/2021 — Present
First Elected2020
Next Auditor Election2026
Education
Graduated, State and Local Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
2000
BA, History
University of Maine
1983-1987
MA, English Literature
University of Maine
1991-1994
Political Career3
Secretary of State
State of Maine
2004-2010, 2013-2021
Representative
Maine State House of Representatives
1996-2004
Auditor
State of Maine
2021-present
Professional Background8
Member
Editorial Board, Journal of Mind and Behavior
Editor
Northern Lights Publishing
1992
Proofreader
University of Maine Printing Services
1994-2004
Executive Director
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine
2011
Cook
University of Maine Dining Services
1989-1995
Finisher
Dunlap Weavers
1977-1988
Waiter/Bartender
Pat's Pizza
1994-2004
Member
Editorial Board, National Poetry Foundation
1987-1988
Organizations35
National Poetry Foundation
Member
National Rifle Association
Member
Old Town Grange
Member
Penobscot County Conservation Association
Member
Friends of Maine Track
Vice-President
National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council
Board Member
National Association of Secretaries of State
President
2010
Domestic Violence Working Group
Member
2010
Negotiated Rulemaking Commission to Make Recommendations for Minimum Standards for State-Issued Driver Licenses and ID Cards
Member
2005
Marsh Island Community Deer Committee
Chair
1999-2003
Permanent Commission of the Status of Women
Facilitator/Administrator
2009-2010
St. James' Episcopal Church
Vestry Member
2011
Russian-American Rule of Law Consortium
Steering Committee Member
2008-present
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine
Board Member
2009-present
Windover Art Center
Board Member
2011-present
Keeping Maine's Forests Working Group
Member
2010-2011
Penobscot County Democratic Committee
Member
1998-2004
Maine State Employees Combined Charitable Appeal
Chair
2006-2007
Maine COLT
Member
Overseas Vote Foundation
Board Member
2011
New England Outdoor Writers Association of America
Member
Old Town City Democratic Committee
Chair
1998-2004
Cultural Building Task Force
Chair
2006
University of Maine M-Club
President
2005-2010
Old Town Democratic City Committee
Chair
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Member
Narraguagus Bay Chapter, Waterfowl USA
Member
National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council
President
2009
Working Group to Study State Residency Requirements
Convener
2008
Maine's Youth Fish and Game Association
Founding Board Member
2000-present
Northwoods Sporting Journal
Columnist
Legislative Apportionment Commission
Democratic Chair
2002
Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Commissioner
2013-2015
National Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
Member
2017-2018
Maine Outdoors
Co-Host
Quick Facts
Party
Democratic
Age
61
Religion
Episcopallian
Birthplace
Bar Harbor, ME
Residence
Old Town, ME
Born
November 26, 1964
Family
Wife: Michelle; 1 Child: Emily
Contact
207-624-6250www.maine.gov/audit/about-auditor.html