Elections were held in Maine on November 2, 2010. Primary elections took place on June 8, 2010 for the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Green Party.
Federal
editUnited States House
editBoth of Maine's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. In District 1, Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree faced Republican Dean Peter Scontras, co-owner of an alternative energy company. In District 2, Democratic incumbent Mike Michaud faced Republican Jason John Levesque, founder of direct-response marketing firm Argo Marketing.[1]
State
editGovernor
editIncumbent Governor John Baldacci is term-limited and could not run for re-election in 2010. Republican Paul LePage narrowly beat Independent Eliot Cutler in the 5-way race.
State Senate
editAll 35 seats of the Maine Senate were up for election in 2010.[2]
State House of Representatives
editAll 151 seats in the Maine House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.[2][3]
Judicial positions
editMultiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010.
Ballot measures
editFive measures were approved in the June 8 election.
Three measures will appear on the November 2 general election ballot:
1. conservation bonds
2. dental care bonds
3. a casino in Oxford
Local
editCounty races
editThe following county offices, which vary depending on the county, are up for election in 2010: Judge of Probate, Register of Probate, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney and County Commissioner.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Maine 2010 Midterm Elections". The Green Papers. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Upcoming Elections". Maine Secretary of State. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
- ^ Candidates for the June 8, 2010, Primary Election for the Maine House of Representatives
External links
edit- Elections & Voting from the Maine Secretary of State
- Candidates for Maine State Offices at Project Vote Smart
- Maine Polls at Pollster.com
- Maine Congressional Races in 2010 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets
- Maine 2010 campaign finance data from Follow the Money
- Imagine Election - Find out which candidates will appear on your ballot - search by address or zip code.