2002 Maine gubernatorial election
The 2002 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Independent Governor Angus King was term limited, and unable to seek re-election. U.S. Congressman John Baldacci won the Democratic primary uncontested, while former State Representative Peter Cianchette emerged from the Republican primary victorious. Baldacci and Cianchetti squared off in the general election, along with Green Party nominee Jonathan Carter and independent State Representative John Michael.
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Ultimately, Baldacci prevailed to win what would be his first of two terms as governor. John Baldacci's win marked the first Democratic gubernatorial victory in the state since 1982.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Baldacci | 71,735 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 71,735 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Peter Cianchette, former State Representative
- James D. Libby, former State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peter E. Cianchette | 52,692 | 66.88 | |
| Republican | James D. Libby | 26,091 | 33.12 | |
| Total votes | 78,783 | 100.00 | ||
Green Party primary
Candidates
- Jonathan Carter, nominee for governor in 1994
- Steven Farsaci, minister (dropped out of the race after failing to collect the mandatory 2,000 Green Independent signatures)[4]
General election
Candidates
- John Baldacci (D), U.S. Representative
- Peter Cianchette (R), former state representative
- Jonathan Carter (G), nominee for governor in 1994
- John Michael (I), state representative
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[6] | Lean D (flip) | October 31, 2002 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[7] | Likely D (flip) | November 4, 2002 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Baldacci | 238,179 | 47.15% | +35.37% | |
| Republican | Peter Cianchette | 209,496 | 41.47% | +22.89% | |
| Green | Jonathan Carter | 46,903 | 9.28% | +2.59% | |
| Independent | John Michael | 10,612 | 2.10% | ||
| Majority | 28,683 | 5.68% | -33.26% | ||
| Turnout | 505,190 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Independent | Swing | ||||
Counties that flipped from Independent to Democratic
- Androscoggin (largest city: Lewiston)
- Aroostook (largest city: Presque Isle)
- Franklin (largest town: Farmington)
- Hancock (largest municipality: Ellsworth)
- Kennebec (largest city: Augusta)
- Oxford (largest town: Rumford)
- Penobscot (largest city: Bangor)
- Piscataquis (largest municipality: Dover-Foxcroft)
- Somerset (largest town: Skowhegan)
- Washington (largest city: Calais)
- Waldo (Largest city: Belfast)
References
- "Baldacci, John E. | Maine: An Encyclopedia". April 25, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- "General Election, November 5, 2002 - Tabulations - Governor (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Archived from the original on October 26, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- "Primary Election, June 11, 2002 - Tabulations - Governor - Republican (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- Higgins, A.J. (March 15, 2002). "Farsaci drops out of race after petition drive fails". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- "Primary Election, June 11, 2002 - Tabulations - Governor - Green Independent (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.)". Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- "Governor Updated October 31, 2002 | The Cook Political Report". The Cook Political Report. October 31, 2002. Archived from the original on December 8, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- "Governors Races". www.centerforpolitics.org. November 4, 2002. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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