2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
The 2008 congressional elections in Maine were held on November 4, 2008, to determine representation for the state of Maine in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011.
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Democratic
50–60%
60–70% |
Maine has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats. No districts changed party, although CQ Politics forecasted district 1 to be at some risk for the incumbent party.
The primary election for Republican Party and Democratic Party candidates was held on June 10, 2008.[1]
Overview
editUnited States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2008[2] | |||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
Democratic | 431,903 | 60.82% | 2 | — | |
Republican | 278,198 | 39.18% | 0 | — | |
Totals | 710,101 | 100.00% | 2 | — |
District 1
editThis was an open seat in 2008 because incumbent Democrat Tom Allen ran for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins. Democrats were favored to hold this seat but were not assured of victory; John Kerry won 55% here in 2004 (CPVI=D+6). The Democratic nominee was Chellie Pingree, former Common Cause President and former Maine Senate Majority Leader who ran against Collins in 2002. The Republican nominee was Charlie Summers, former Maine State Senator, Northeast Small Business Administration Director and Iraq War veteran who ran against Allen in 2004. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Democrat Favored'.
Democratic primary
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Chellie Pingree | 24,324 | 43.92% | ||
Democratic | Adam Cote | 15,706 | 28.36% | ||
Democratic | Michael F. Brennan | 6,040 | 10.91% | ||
Democratic | Ethan Strimling | 5,833 | 10.53% | ||
Democratic | Mark Lawrence | 2,726 | 4.92% | ||
Democratic | Stephen J. Meister | 753 | 1.35% | ||
Total votes | 55,382 | 100% |
Republican primary
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Charlie Summers | 21,154 | 59.75% | ||
Republican | Dean Scontras | 14,248 | 40.25% | ||
Total votes | 35,402 | 100% |
General election
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chellie Pingree | 205,629 | 54.90 | |
Republican | Charlie Summers | 168,930 | 45.10 | |
Total votes | 374,559 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 2
editIncumbent Democrat Mike Michaud (campaign website) was challenged by Republican John N. Frary. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mike Michaud (inc.) | 226,274 | 67.44 | |
Republican | John N. Frary | 109,268 | 32.56 | |
Total votes | 335,542 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
edit- '^ Tabulations for Elections held in 2008 Archived 2008-07-09 at the Wayback Machine Maine Secretary of State
- ^ "2006 Election Statistics". clerk.house.gov.
- ^ "Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections and Voting, Results, 2008-09 Tabulations,2008 Primary Election Tabulations, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District - Democratic". www.maine.gov.
- ^ "Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections and Voting, Results, 2008-09 Tabulations,2008 Primary Election Tabulations, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District - Republican". www.maine.gov.
External links
edit- Elections Division from the Maine Secretary of State
- U.S. Congress candidates for Maine at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions for Maine congressional races from OpenSecrets
- Maine U.S. House of Representatives race from 2008 Race Tracker