Maine gubernatorial election, 1998
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The 1998 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Independent Governor Angus King sought a second and final term as governor. King faced off against former United States Congressman James B. Longley, Jr., the Republican nominee; attorney Thomas J. Connolly, the Democratic nominee; and several other independent candidates.
1998 was the first and, to date, the last Maine gubernatorial election since 1982 in which the winning candidate received greater than 50% of the vote.
Contents
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Thomas J. Connolly, attorney
- Joseph Ricci, racetrack owner
Results
Democratic primary results[1] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Thomas J. Connolly | 36,954 | 81.72 | |
Democratic | Joseph Ricci | 8,264 | 18.28 | |
Total votes | 45,218 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- James B. Longley, Jr., former United States Congressman from Maine's 1st congressional district and son of the late former Gov. James B. Longley, Sr.
- Henry L. Joy, Maine State Representative
- Leo G. Martin
Results
Republican primary results[2] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | James B. Longley, Jr. | 38,192 | 66.04 | |
Republican | Henry L. Joy | 11,411 | 19.73 | |
Republican | Leo G. Martin | 8,229 | 14.23 | |
Total votes | 57,832 | 100.00 |
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Independent | Angus King (Incumbent) | 246,772 | 58.61% | +23.25% | |
Republican | James B. Longley, Jr. | 79,716 | 18.93% | -4.14% | |
Democratic | Thomas J. Connolly | 50,506 | 12.00% | -21.83% | |
Green | Pat LaMarche | 28,722 | 6.82% | +0.43% | |
Constitution | William P. Clarke, Jr. | 15,293 | 3.63% | ||
Majority | 167,056 | 39.68% | +38.14% | ||
Turnout | 421,009 | ||||
Independent hold | Swing |
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