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The 1990 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican Governor John McKernan defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former governor) Joseph E. Brennan in a tight contest. Independent Andrew Adam took in 9.3% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Joseph E. Brennan (Democratic), Former Governor of Maine and incumbent U.S. Representative from the 1st congressional district
- John R. McKernan (Republican), incumbent Governor of Maine
- Andrew Adam (Independent)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John R. McKernan (incumbent) | 243,766 | 46.68% | - | |
Democratic | Joseph E. Brennan | 230,038 | 44.05% | - | |
Independent | Andrew Adam | 48,377 | 9.27% | - | |
Plurality | 13,728 | 2.63% | |||
Turnout | 522,181 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |