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JD Vance Criticizes State Auditor Matt Dunlap Over Fraud Allegations in Maine

Vice President JD Vance criticized Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap for failing to protect taxpayer dollars and for his past inability to pass certification exams. Vance endorsed Republican Paul LePage during the event, where a recent poll showed a close race between LePage and Dunlap. The Cook Political Report has identified the race as a likely Republican pick-up opportunity.

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Vice President JD Vance criticized Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap for failing to protect taxpayer dollars and for his past inability to pass certification exams. Vance endorsed Republican Paul LePage during the event, where a recent poll showed a close race between LePage and Dunlap. The Cook Political Report has identified the race as a likely Republican pick-up opportunity.

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Vance says Maine became ‘fraud capital’ under state auditor Matt Dunlap who failed audit exam

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JD Vance Criticizes State Auditor Matt Dunlap Over Fraud Allegations in Maine