Matt Dunlap Releases Online Game Targeting Paul LePage
The candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District launched a game mocking his opponent's residency.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Elections
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Congressional candidate Matt Dunlap has released an online game titled The Florida Trail to needle opponent Paul LePage over time spent in Florida. The game features a digital rendering of the 78-year-old LePage traveling between the two states.
Why it matters
The game highlights ongoing questions regarding LePage's residency, which is a constitutional requirement for candidates seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Paul LePage, aged 78, officially registered to vote in Maine in April 2025 and subsequently participated in early voting in Augusta during October 2026.
The players
Matt Dunlap
He is a candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District who has utilized digital media to engage in campaign criticism.
Paul LePage
He is a 78-year-old candidate for the 2nd Congressional District and the former Governor of Maine.
Janet Mills
She is the Governor of Maine who previously defeated Paul LePage in the 2022 gubernatorial election.
The details
The game challenges users to guide a character representing LePage through traffic on I-95 as he travels from Maine to Florida. Dunlap released the game to draw attention to LePage, who retired to Florida in 2019 after previously running for governor against Janet Mills in 2022.
Timeline
Paul LePage retired to Florida in 2019.
Paul LePage ran a gubernatorial campaign against Janet Mills in 2022.
Paul LePage registered to vote in Maine in April 2025.
Paul LePage voted early in Augusta in October 2026.
Political Context
Opponents frequently cite the U.S. House of Representatives constitutional residency requirement to challenge the eligibility of candidates with documented ties to other states. This practice highlights the structural friction between modern candidate mobility and traditional district representation laws.
The controversy forces voters to consider the legal residency requirements for candidates representing Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Citizens may find their understanding of candidate eligibility tested as they navigate the legal arguments presented by both political camps.
The takeaway
Candidates often use unconventional tactics to draw attention to their opponent's perceived vulnerabilities in local races. Voters should rely on official voter registration records to verify the residency status of those seeking federal office.
Further reading
For more information on the current race, visit the Maine Elections portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boston Globe.
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