2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine Maine legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine 2010 All 2 Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 2 2 431,903 60.82% 4.62pp Republican Party (United States) 0 0 278,198 39.18% 8.68pp x300px District results x300px County results Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% The 2008 congressional elections in Maine were held on November 4, 2008, to determine representation for the state of Maine in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. Maine has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats. No districts changed party, although CQ Politics forecasted district 1 to be at some risk for the incumbent party. The primary election for Republican Party and Democratic Party candidates was held on June 10, 2008.<ref>Tabulations for Elections held in 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080709202547/http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/prior08-09.htm 2008-07-09 Maine Secretary of State'''</ref> Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2008http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#19 2006 Election Statistics clerk.house.govPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 431,903 60.82% 2 — Republican 278,198 39.18% 0 — Totals 710,101 100.00% 2 — District 1 2008 Maine's 1st congressional district election Maine presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine#District 1 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine#District 1 2010 x150px File:Chellie Pingree (cropped).jpg Chellie Pingree Democratic Party (United States) 205,629 54.90% Charles E. Summers II.jpg Charlie Summers Republican Party (United States) 168,930 45.10% U.S. Representative Tom Allen Democratic Party (United States) Chellie Pingree Democratic Party (United States) thumb Maine's 1st congressional district This was an open seat in 2008 because incumbent Democrat Tom Allen ran for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins. Democrats were favored to hold this seat but were not assured of victory; John Kerry won 55% here in 2004 (CPVI=D+6). The Democratic nominee was Chellie Pingree, former Common Cause President and former Maine Senate Majority Leader who ran against Collins in 2002. The Republican nominee was Charlie Summers, former Maine State Senator, Northeast Small Business Administration Director and Iraq War veteran who ran against Allen in 2004. Democratic primary Democratic primary resultshttps://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/2008-09/tabs-can-cg-dem-1st-district-6-08.html Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections and Voting, Results, 2008-09 Tabulations, 2008 Primary Election Tabulations, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District - Democratic www.maine.gov Chellie Pingree Democratic Party (United States) 24,324 43.92% Adam Cote Democratic Party (United States) 15,706 28.36% Michael F. Brennan Democratic Party (United States) 6,040 10.91% Ethan Strimling Democratic Party (United States) 5,833 10.53% Mark Lawrence Democratic Party (United States) 2,726 4.92% Stephen J. Meister Democratic Party (United States) 753 1.35% 55,382 100% Republican primary Republican primary resultshttps://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/2008-09/tabs-can-cg-rep-1st-district-6-08.html Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections and Voting, Results, 2008-09 Tabulations, 2008 Primary Election Tabulations, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District - Republican www.maine.gov Charles E. Summers Republican Party (United States) 21,154 59.75% Dean Scontras Republican Party (United States) 14,248 40.25% 35,402 100% General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Likely D November 6, 2008 Results Maine's 1st congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Chellie Pingree 205,629 54.90 Republican Party (United States) Charles E. Summers 168,930 45.10 374,559 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 thumb Maine's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Democrat Mike Michaud (campaign website) was challenged by Republican John N. Frary. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Maine's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Michaud (inc.) 226,274 67.44 Republican Party (United States) John N. Frary 109,268 32.56 335,542 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References 30em External links Elections Division from the Maine Secretary of StateU.S. Congress candidates for Maine at Project Vote Smart Campaign contributions for Maine congressional races from OpenSecrets Maine U.S. House of Representatives race from 2008 Race Tracker'' 2008 Maine United States House of Representatives