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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, including Green candidate Pat LaMarche, who would later serve as the Green Party's Vice Presidential nominee in the 2004 presidential election.
This election was the first since 1982 in which the winning candidate received greater than 50% of the vote. This was not achieved again until 2018. As of 2022, this was the last time a third-party or independent candidate won the governorship of Maine.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Thomas J. Connolly, attorney
- Joseph Ricci, founder of the Élan School
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Thomas J. Connolly | 36,954 | 81.72 | |
Democratic | Joseph Ricci | 8,264 | 18.28 | |
Total votes | 45,218 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Henry L. Joy, State Representative
- James B. Longley Jr., former U.S. Representative and son of former Governor James B. Longley, Sr.
- Leo G. Martin
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
Candidates
- Angus King (Independent), incumbent Governor of Maine
- Thomas J. Connolly (Democratic), attorney
- James B. Longley Jr. (Republican), former U.S. Representative and son of former Governor James B. Longley, Sr.
- Pat LaMarche (Green), public figure and activist
- William P. Clarke Jr. (Constitution)
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 |
References
- ^ "Maine Primary Election Results - June 9, 1998 | Governor - Democratic". Maine.gov. Archived from the original on 2003-09-12.
- ^ "Maine Primary Election Results - June 9, 1998 | Governor - Republican". Maine.gov. Archived from the original on 2004-10-23.
- ^ "General Election Tabulations - November 3, 1998 | Governor, U.S. Congress, State Legislature". Maine.gov. Archived from the original on 2004-09-18.