2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
All 2 Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives
	Democratic 50–60% 60–70%

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.

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

United States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2008^[2]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	431,903	60.82%	2	—
	Republican	278,198	39.18%	0	—
Totals		710,101	100.00%	2	—

District 1

This 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

Democratic primary results^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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

Republican primary results^[4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charlie Summers	21,154	59.75%
	Republican	Dean Scontras	14,248	40.25%
Total votes			35,402	100%

General election

Maine's 1st congressional district election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chellie Pingree	205,629	54.90
	Republican	Charlie Summers	168,930	45.10
Total votes			374,559	100.00
	Democratic hold

District 2

Incumbent Democrat Mike Michaud (campaign website) was challenged by Republican John N. Frary. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

Maine's 2nd congressional district election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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

'^ 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

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

[1] '^ Tabulations for Elections held in 2008 Archived 2008-07-09 at the Wayback Machine Maine Secretary of State

[2] "2006 Election Statistics". clerk.house.gov.

[3] "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.

[4] "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.

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