2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

none February 2026 September 2023 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine Maine legislative no 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine 2008 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine 2012 All 2 Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives 2010 11 02 Democratic Party (United States) 2 2 316,156 56.02% 4.8pp Republican Party (United States) 0 0 248,170 43.97% 4.79pp x300px District results x300px County results Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% Republican #E27F90 50–60% Elections were held on November 2, 2010, to determine Maine's two members of the United States House of Representatives. Representatives were elected for two-year terms to serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013. Primary elections were held on June 8, 2010. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/candidatelisting.htm June 8, 2010 Primary Election Candidate Listing May 25, 2014 Secretary of State of Maine May 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140527211812/http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/candidatelisting.htm dead The races in both the 1st and 2nd districts were rated as competitive by The Cook Political Report http://cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2010-10-26_13-11-35.php 2010 competitive House race chart October 26, 2010 May 25, 2014 The Cook Political Report https://web.archive.org/web/20101028221449/http://cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2010-10-26_13-11-35.php October 28, 2010 and The Rothenberg Political Report, http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house/november-1-2010-house-ratings House Ratings November 1, 2010 May 25, 2014 The Rothenberg Political Report while only the 1st district was rated as competitive by CQ Politics. http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house Race Ratings Chart: House May 25, 2014 CQ Politics https://web.archive.org/web/20101028234534/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house October 28, 2010 Both of Maine's incumbents (Chellie Pingree of the 1st district and Mike Michaud of the 2nd district, both Democrats) were re-elected. http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2010/11/02/pingree_wins_re_election_in_maines_1st_cd/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140527220542/http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2010/11/02/pingree_wins_re_election_in_maines_1st_cd/ dead May 27, 2014 Reps. Pingree, Michaud win re-election in Maine November 2, 2010 May 25, 2014 The Boston Globe Sharp David A total of 564,368 votes were cast, of which 316,156 (56.02 percent) were for Democratic candidates, 248,170 (43.97 percent) were for Republican candidates, and 42 (0.01 percent) were for write-in candidates. http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/2010election/ Statistics of the congressional election of November 2, 2010 June 3, 2011 May 25, 2014 Clerk of the United States House of Representatives Haas Karen L. 21 Karen L. Haas 2 Overview Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives November 12, 2019 June 3, 2011 DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 169,114 56.82% 128,501 43.17% 42 0.01% 297,657 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 147,042 55.13% 119,669 44.87% 0 0.00% 266,711 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 316,156 56.02% 248,170 43.97% 42 0.01% 564,368 100.0% District 1 thumb|400px|Maine's 1st congressional district in 2010 thumb|Chellie Pingree, who was re-elected as the U.S. representative for the 1st district Maine's 1st congressional district The 1st district includes Biddeford, Portland and South Portland. http://www.rollcall.com/race_detail/district-2010-ME-01.html Maine – 1st District May 25, 2014 Roll Call The district's population was 95 percent white (see Race and ethnicity in the United States census); 91 percent were high school graduates and 32 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $53,324. http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/maine/1 Maine 1st District Profile May 25, 2014 The New York Times In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 61 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 38 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+8. Democrat Chellie Pingree, who took office in 2009, was the incumbent. Pingree was elected in 2008 with 55 percent of the vote. In 2010 her opponent in the general election was Republican nominee Dean Scontras, the co-owner of an alternative energy company. http://www.kjonline.com/news/chellie-pingree-vs_-dean-scontras_2010-10-21.html Chellie Pingree vs. Dean Scontras October 29, 2010 May 25, 2014 Kennebec Journal Jordan Glenn https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005833/http://www.kjonline.com/news/chellie-pingree-vs_-dean-scontras_2010-10-21.html May 28, 2014 dead Pingree and Scontras were unopposed in their respective primaries. http://www.pressherald.com/news/rivals-air-differences-in-debate_2010-10-20.html Maine 1st Congressional District rivals air differences in debate October 29, 2010 May 25, 2014 Kennebec Journal Jordan Glenn Pingree raised $1,282,675 and spent $1,290,022. Scontras raised $491,374 and spent the same amount. http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=ME01&cycle=2010 Maine District 01 Race May 25, 2014 OpenSecrets In a poll of 790 likely voters, conducted by Public Policy Polling between September 2 and 6, 2010, Pingree led with 47 percent to Scontras's 38 percent, while 15 percent were undecided. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_ME_909.pdf Maine Rep's Pingree, Michaud Favored for Re-election September 9, 2010 May 25, 2014 Public Policy Polling A poll of 316 likely voters, conducted by Critical Insights (CI) on September 13, 2010, found Pingree leading with 53 percent to Scontras's 29 percent while 18 percent were undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/news/1st-district_2010-09-19.html 1st District September 20, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Jordan Glenn http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_091910.htm Maine Voter Preference Study – Wave I September 2010 May 26, 2014 Critical Insights https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214012/http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_091910.htm March 4, 2016 dead http://www.pressherald.com/news/maine-governors-race-poll-libby-mitchell-paul-lepage-eliot-cutler.html Poll: Mitchell, LePage in dead heat in governor's race September 29, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Wickenheiser Matt A CI poll with a statewide sample of 405 likely voters, conducted on September 27, 2010, found Pingree leading Scontras by 54 percent to 26 percent, while 19 percent were undecided. http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_governor_092910.htm Maine Voter Preference Study – Wave II September 2010 May 26, 2014 Critical Insights https://web.archive.org/web/20160304223356/http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_governor_092910.htm March 4, 2016 dead In a poll of 346 likely voters, conducted by the Maine Center for Public Opinion between October 4 and 7, 2010, 46 percent of respondents supported Pingree while 38 percent favored Scontras and 16 percent were undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/2010/10/10/political-poll-sees-shift-in-numbers_2010-10-10/ Political poll sees shift in numbers October 10, 2010 Portland Press Herald Metzler Rebekah September 22, 2014 A CI poll of 305 registered voters, conducted on October 10 and 11, 2010, found Pingree leading with 48 percent to Scontras's 33 percent, while 18 percent remained undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/news/scontras-gains-on-pingree_2010-10-14.html Scontras gains on Pingree October 14, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Jordan Glenn http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_congress_101310.ppt.htm Maine Voter Preference Study – Wave III October 13, 2010 May 26, 2014 Critical Insights https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135145/http://assets.mainetoday.com/maine_voter_poll_congress_101310.ppt.htm March 4, 2016 dead In a poll with a statewide sample of 501 likely voters, conducted by Pan Atlantic SMS Group between October 11 and 15, 2010, 49 percent of respondents backed Pingree with 33 percent supported Scontras and 18 percent remained undecided. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/2010/PanAtlanticMaine_1019.pdf The 45th Pan Atlantic SMS Group Omnibus Poll May 26, 2014 Pan Atlantic SMS Group In a CI poll of 295 likely voters, conducted between October 13 and 17, 2010, Pingree led Scontras by 45 percent to 40 percent while 13 percent were undecided. http://www.criticalinsights.com/assets/CriticalInsightsTrackingSurveyFall2010.pdf Critical Insights on Maine Tracking Survey: Fall 2010 October 2010 May 26, 2014 Critical Insights https://web.archive.org/web/20110708204256/http://www.criticalinsights.com/assets/CriticalInsightsTrackingSurveyFall2010.pdf July 8, 2011 In CI's final poll Scontras led with 45 percent to Pingree's 41 percent. http://www.pressherald.com/news/Scontras-edges-ahead-of-Pingree-in-latest-poll.html Scontras edging Pingree in latest poll October 29, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Jordan Glenn On election day Pingree was re-elected with 57 percent of the vote to Scontras's 43 percent. Pingree was one of eight Democratic U.S. Representatives who was elected by a larger margin in 2010 than in 2008.http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2010/11/nancy_pelosi_1_of_8_house_demo.php Nancy Pelosi 1 of 8 House Democrats to Win by Bigger Margin in 2010 than 2008 November 7, 2010 May 26, 2014 Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier November 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115014631/http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cspg/smartpolitics/2010/11/nancy_pelosi_1_of_8_house_demo.php dead Pingree was again re-elected in 2012, http://www.wmtw.com/politics/Democrat-Pingree-re-elected-in-Maine-House-race/17294786 Democrat Pingree re-elected in Maine House race November 7, 2012 May 26, 2014 WMTW 2014,http://bangordailynews.com/2014/11/04/politics/elections/pingree-turns-back-challenges-from-political-newcomers-to-gain-re-election/ Pingree turns back challenges from political newcomers to gain re-election November 4, 2014 November 23, 2014 Bangor Daily News Seth Koenig 2016https://www.pressherald.com/2016/11/08/pingree-wins-reelection-to-1st-congressional-district/ Pingree wins re-election to 1st Congressional District November 8, 2016 December 2, 2018 Portland Press Herald Kevin Miller and 2018.https://www.washingtonpost.com/election-results/maine-1st-congressional-district https://web.archive.org/web/20181011081120/https://www.washingtonpost.com/election-results/maine-1st-congressional-district/ dead October 11, 2018 Rep. Chellie Pingree wins Maine's 1st Congressional District seat November 30, 2018 December 2, 2018 The Washington Post Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2010-11-01_12-12-36.php The Cook Political Report – Charts – 2010 House Competitive Races The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 November 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101104002959/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2010-11-01_12-12-36.php November 4, 2010 dead mdy-all Tossup November 1, 2010 RothenbergRothenberg Political Report http://www.rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 1, 2010 November 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101101202718/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house November 1, 2010Likely D November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, 2010 11 01 us onLean D November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, 2010 11 01 us onTossup November 1, 2010CQ Politicshttp://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 2010 House Ratings Chart CQ Politics November 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101028234534/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house October 28, 2010Likely DOctober 28, 2010New York TimesHouse Race Ratings http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house nytimes.com The New York Times 9 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20101107095111/http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house 7 November 2010Lean D November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEightLikely D November 1, 2010 General election results Maine's 1st district general election, November 2, 2010http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/cgdist12010.html General Election Tabulations: November 2, 2010, Congressional District 1 May 26, 2014 Secretary of State of Maine May 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140527212735/http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/cgdist12010.html dead Democratic Party (United States) Chellie Pingree (incumbent) 169,114 56.82 Republican Party (United States) Dean Scontras 128,501 43.17 Write-in candidate Write-in candidates 42 0.01 297,657 100.00 External links Chellie Pingree campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003440/http://chelliepingree.com/ October 29, 2010 Dean Scontras campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20101104212519/http://scontras2010.com/ November 4, 2010 District 2 thumb|400px|Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2010 thumb|Mike Michaud, who was re-elected as the U.S. representative for the 2nd district Maine's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district included Auburn, Bangor, Lewiston and Waterville. http://www.rollcall.com/race_detail/district-2010-ME-02.html Maine – 2nd District May 26, 2014 Roll Call Its population was 94 percent white (see Race and ethnicity in the United States census); 87 percent were high school graduates and 20 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $40,812. http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/house/maine/2 Maine 2nd District Profile May 26, 2014 The New York Times In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 55 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 43 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+3. Democrat Mike Michaud, who took office in 2003, was the incumbent. Michaud was re-elected in 2008 with 67 percent of the vote. In 2010 Michaud's opponent in the general election was Republican nominee Jason Levesque, a businessman. http://www.kjonline.com/news/jason-levesque-v_-rep_-mike-michaud_2010-10-21.html Jason Levesque vs. Mike Michaud October 22, 2010 May 26, 2014 Kennebec Journal Monroe Scott https://web.archive.org/web/20140527212453/http://www.kjonline.com/news/jason-levesque-v_-rep_-mike-michaud_2010-10-21.html May 27, 2014 dead Both Michaud and Levesque were unopposed in their primaries. https://bangordailynews.com/2010/06/08/politics/just-another-day-for-unopposed-candidates/ Just another day for unopposed candidates June 8, 2010 May 26, 2014 Bangor Daily News Sambides Nick, Jr. Michaud raised $1,044,372 and spent $1,244,848. Levesque raised $542,626 and spent $529,783. http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=ME02&cycle=2010 Maine District 02 Race May 26, 2014 OpenSecrets In a poll of 678 likely voters, conducted by Public Policy Polling between September 2 and 6, 2010, Michaud led with 45 percent to Levesque's 38 percent, while 17 percent were undecided. A poll of 287 registered voters, conducted by Critical Insights (CI) on September 13, 2010, found Michaud leading with 48 percent to Levesque's 28 percent while 24 percent were undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/news/2nd-district_2010-09-19.html 2nd District September 19, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Monroe Scott In a poll with a statewide sample of 405, conducted by CI on September 27, 2010, Michaud had the support of 44 percent while 32 percent backed Levesque and 24 percent were undecided. A CI poll of 300 likely voters, conducted on October 10 and 11, 2010, found Michaud leading with 43 percent to Levesque's 30 percent while 26 percent were undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/news/poll-gives-michaud-strong-lead-_2010-10-14.html Poll gives Michaud strong lead October 14, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Monroe Scott In a poll with a statewide sample of 501 likely voters, conducted by Pan Atlantic SMS Group between October 11 and 15, 2010, 49 percent of respondents supported Michaud while 29 percent favored Levesque and 22 percent were undecided. A poll of 305 likely voters, conducted by CI between October 13 and 17, 2010, found Michaud leading with 49 percent to Levesque's 30 percent, while 20 percent were undecided. In a CI poll of 326 likely voters, the results of which were published later in October 2010, Michaud led with 44 percent to Levesque's 40 percent while 14 percent remained undecided. http://www.pressherald.com/news/New-poll-Levesque-surges-close-to-Michaud.html New poll: Levesque surges close to Michaud October 29, 2010 May 26, 2014 Portland Press Herald Monroe Scott On election day Michaud was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote to Levesque's 45 percent. Michaud was again re-elected in 2012 http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/2014/03/15/2082752/ https://archive.today/20140527182405/http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/2014/03/15/2082752/ dead May 27, 2014 Rep. Mike Michaud re-elected in Maine's second district November 6, 2012 May 26, 2014 WCSH and unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Maine in 2014.http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/11/05/us-mike-michaud-loses-bid-to-become-first-openly-gay-governor/ US: Mike Michaud loses bid to become first openly gay governor November 5, 2014 November 23, 2014 Pink News Nick Duffy He was succeeded by Republican Bruce Poliquin.http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/04/cain-poliquin-election-2014-second-district/18488713/ https://archive.today/20141123103327/http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/04/cain-poliquin-election-2014-second-district/18488713/ dead November 23, 2014 Cain concedes 2nd Dist. race, Poliquin takes seat November 5, 2014 November 23, 2014 WCSH Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D November 1, 2010 RothenbergLikely D November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 1, 2010RCPTossup November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsSafe DOctober 28, 2010New York TimesLean D November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEightLikely D November 1, 2010 General election results Maine's 2nd district general election, November 2, 2010http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/cgdist22010.html General Election Tabulations: November 2, 2010, Congressional District 2 May 26, 2014 Secretary of State of Maine May 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140527213109/http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2010/cgdist22010.html dead Democratic Party (United States) Mike Michaud (incumbent) 147,042 55.13 Republican Party (United States) Jason Levesque 119,669 44.87 266,711 100.00 External links Jason Levesque campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20101028214446/http://levesqueforcongress.com/ October 28, 2010 Mike Michaud campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20101029010652/http://www.michaudforcongress.com/ October 29, 2010 See also List of United States representatives from Maine Maine's congressional delegations References 2 United States House of Representatives Maine 2010