2010 Maine elections
Elections were held in Maine on November 2, 2010. Primary elections took place on June 8, 2010 for the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Green Party. FederalUnited States HouseBoth of Maine's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. In District 1, Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree faced Republican Dean Peter Scontras, co-owner of an alternative energy company. In District 2, Democratic incumbent Mike Michaud faced Republican Jason John Levesque, founder of direct-response marketing firm Argo Marketing.[1] StateGovernorIncumbent Governor John Baldacci is term-limited and could not run for re-election in 2010. Republican Paul LePage narrowly beat Independent Eliot Cutler in the 5-way race. State SenateAll 35 seats of the Maine Senate were up for election in 2010.[2] State House of RepresentativesAll 151 seats in the Maine House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.[2][3] Judicial positionsMultiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010. Ballot measuresFive measures were approved in the June 8 election.
Three measures will appear on the November 2 general election ballot:
LocalCounty racesThe following county offices, which vary depending on the county, are up for election in 2010: Judge of Probate, Register of Probate, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney and County Commissioner.[2] References
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