Dunn ran for assembly in the 2019 Republican primary losing to
Anthony M. Bucco and
Brian Bergen. In September 2019, State Senator
Anthony R. Bucco died. His son Assemblyman
Anthony M. Bucco was appointed to the Senate seat. Dunn then won a special election convention for Bucco's Assembly seat. She was sworn in on November 25, 2019, serving only until the end of the legislative session on January 14, 2020. After his Senate appointment, Bucco's name was still on the ballot for his Assembly seat, and he won re-election to the Assembly. Dunn was selected in another special convention for that seat on February 1, 2020, was sworn in again on February 3, 2020, and won the subsequent November 2020 special election for the seat.
Committee assignments Committee assignments for the
2026—2027 Legislative Session are: • Higher Education • Transportation and Independent Authorities == 25th District ==