2002 Maine gubernatorial election

2002 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1998 November 5, 2002 2006 →
 
Nominee John Baldacci Peter Cianchette Jonathan Carter
Party Democratic Republican Green
Popular vote 238,179 209,496 46,903
Percentage 47.2% 41.5% 9.3%

Baldacci:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Cianchette:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Carter:      50-60%
Tie:      40-50%      50%

Governor before election

Angus King
Independent

Elected Governor

John Baldacci
Democratic

The 2002 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002, to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Independent governor Angus King was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third consecutive term. 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.

Ultimately, John Baldacci prevailed to win what would be his first of two terms as governor. This was the first election since 1982 that Maine elected a Democratic governor.[1]

  1. ^ "Baldacci, John E. | Maine: An Encyclopedia". April 25, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2023.