ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Backs Paul LePage, Blasts Matt Dunlap in Visit to ME-02

August 18, 2026

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to ME-02 to announce his support for former Governor Paul LePage and blast out of touch radical Matt Dunlap.

Speaker Johnson touted Governor LePage’s experience, calling him “one of the most qualified, competent people who have ever run for the House of Representatives,” and explained that a vote for Dunlap puts the country on a “dark, dangerous, deadly road to communism.” “Speaker Johnson said it best: Paul LePage has the resume and lived experience to be a strong voice for Mainers in Congress. Voters are fired up to elect LePage, and he’ll flip this seat red in November.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole