United States Senate election in Maine, 2008
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The 2008 United States Senate election in Maine was held November 4, 2008. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins won re-election to a third term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tom Allen, U.S. Representative
- Thomas Ledue, educator
Results
Campaign
Allen tried to connect Collins to George W. Bush, but these tactics failed as Collins maintained her image as a moderate, independent Republican. She obtained an endorsement from Independent and former Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman.[1]
Predictions
CQ Politics rated this race as 'Leans Republican'.[2] The Cook Political Report considered it 'Lean Republican'.[3] The Rothenberg Political Report considered it a 'Clear Advantage for Incumbent Party'.[4] UpFront Politics listed the race as 'Leans Republican'. Swing State Project listed the race as "Likely Republican." The Hotline's Senate Rankings showed the Maine Senate race fall from 7th- to 11th-most competitive senate race in the country.
Polling
| Poll Source |
Dates administered |
Tom Allen (D) |
Susan Collins (R) |
| Rasmussen Reports |
November 1, 2008 |
41% |
57% |
| Survey USA |
October 20, 2008 |
43% |
54% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
October 2, 2008 |
43% |
53% |
| Survey USA |
September 22 - September 23, 2008 |
39% |
55% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
September 17, 2008 |
42% |
55% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
August 12, 2008 |
40% |
55% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
July 17, 2008 |
42% |
49% |
| Pan Atlantic SMS Group |
June 18, 2008 |
31% |
56% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
June 16, 2008 |
42% |
49% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
May 14, 2008 |
42% |
52% |
| Rasmussen Reports |
April 1, 2008 |
38% |
54% |
McLaughlin & Associates/
Coalition for a Democratic Workforce |
March 6-March 9, 2008 |
31% |
54% |
| Critical Insights |
October 12-October 30, 2007 |
34% |
54% |
| Survey USA |
October 26-October 29, 2007 |
38% |
55% |
| Research 2000/Daily Kos |
October 15-October 17, 2007 |
33% |
56% |
Results
References
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External links
- ↑ Lieberman Backs Susan Collins, Gives $5K To Her Re-election Campaign - CBS News
- ↑ Race Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics
- ↑ 2008 Senate Race Ratings The Cook Political Report, October 8, 2008
- ↑ 2008 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report, September 29, 2008
