2010 Maine elections
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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
[edit]United States House
[edit]Both 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
[edit]Governor
[edit]Incumbent 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
[edit]All 35 seats of the Maine Senate were up for election in 2010.[2]
State House of Representatives
[edit]All 151 seats in the Maine House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.[2][3]
Judicial positions
[edit]Multiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010.
Ballot measures
[edit]Five 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
[edit]County races
[edit]The 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.