Elections were held inMaine on November 2, 2010. Primary elections took place on June 8, 2010 for theDemocratic Party,Republican Party, andGreen Party.
Both of Maine's seats in theUnited States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. In District 1, Democratic incumbentChellie Pingree faced Republican Dean Peter Scontras, co-owner of an alternative energy company. In District 2, Democratic incumbentMike Michaud faced Republican Jason John Levesque, founder of direct-response marketing firm Argo Marketing.[1]
IncumbentGovernorJohn Baldacci is term-limited and could not run for re-election in 2010. RepublicanPaul LePage narrowly beat Independent Eliot Cutler in the 5-way race.
All 35 seats of theMaine Senate were up for election in 2010.[2]
All 151 seats in theMaine House of Representatives were up for election in 2010.[2][3]
Multiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010.
Five measures were approved in the June 8 election.Three measures will appear on the November 2 general election ballot:
1. conservation bonds
2. dental care bonds
3. a casino in Oxford
The 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]
