Maine gubernatorial election, 2002
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The Maine gubernatorial election of 2002 took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Independent Governor Angus King was term limited, and unable to seek re-election. The general election saw second congressional district representative John Baldacci face off against South Portland businessman Peter Cianchette as well as Jonathan Carter of the Green Independent Party, and Independent John Michael.[1]
The primary election was held upon June 11, 2002. Baldacci faced no primary challengers.[2] Cianchette, on the other hand, had to face off with a challenger - James Libby - but defeated him by just over a two to one margin.[3] Jonathan Carter faced no competition in the primary.
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[edit] Candidates
[edit] Democratic Party
- John Baldacci - Congressman from Maine's second district [4]
[edit] Republican Party
- Peter Cianchette - Businessman and former Maine state representative [5]
[edit] Lost Primary
- James Libby [6]
[edit] Green Independent Party
- Jonathan Carter - 1992 Green candidate for Maine's 2nd District, 1994 candidate for Governor [7]
[edit] Independents
- John Michael, former Democratic member of the Maine House of Representatives from Lewiston.
[edit] Results
[edit] General Election
| 2002 gubernatorial election, Maine | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | John Baldacci | 238,179 | 47.15 | ||
| Republican | Peter Cianchette | 209,496 | 41.47 | ||
| Green | Jonathan Carter | 46,903 | 9.28 | ||
| Independent | John Michael | 10,612 | 2.1 | ||
| Majority | 28,683 | 5.68 | |||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2002g/gen02gv.htm
- ^ Maine Department of the Secretary of State, "Primary Election Tabulations, June 11, 2002 Governor--Democratic". Available online: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2002p/pri02gd.htm Downloaded April 12, 2011.
- ^ Maine Department of the Secretary of State. "Primary Election Tabulations June 11, 2002 Governor - Republican". Available online: http://maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2002p/pri02gr.htm Downloaded April 12, 2011.
- ^ http://www.nationaljournal.com/almanac/person/john-baldacci-me/
- ^ http://www.nndb.com/people/033/000173511/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aJOmJiXlHQ
- ^ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2002/races/me_governor.html
