2014 Maine gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2013 2014 Maine gubernatorial election Maine presidential no 2010 Maine gubernatorial election 150x150px 2010 2018 Maine gubernatorial election 2018 2014 11 4 File:Paul LePage by Gage Skidmore.jpg Paul LePage Republican Party (United States) 294,533 48.18% File:Michael Michaud 113th Congress.jpg Mike Michaud Democratic Party (United States) 265,125 43.37% File:Eliot Cutler (cropped) (1).jpg Eliot Cutler Independent 51,518 8.43% 280px County results 280px Municipality results 280px Congressional district results LePage: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Michaud: #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0d056c >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 Governor Paul LePage Republican Party (United States) Paul LePage Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Paul LePage won election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Mike Michaud, the U.S. representative from Maine's 2nd congressional district, and independent Eliot Cutler, an attorney and second-place finisher from the 2010 gubernatorial election.https://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/gov-paul-lepage-wins-a-second-term-2/ Gov. Paul LePage wins a second term; Michaud concedes The Bangor Daily News November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205015148/http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/gov-paul-lepage-wins-a-second-term-2/ December 5, 2014 dead mdy-all This was one of nine Republican-held governorships up for election in a state that Barack Obama won in the 2012 presidential election. This is currently the most recent election that Maine elected a Republican governor. Primary elections were held on June 10, 2014. LePage was initially considered vulnerable in this race, due to persistent approval ratings below 50%. The consensus among The Cook Political Report,http://cookpolitical.com/governor/charts/race-ratings Ratings September 6, 2013 March 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130305115607/http://cookpolitical.com/governor/charts/race-ratings dead GoverningJacobson Louis http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-tossups.html Handicapping the 2013–2014 Governors Races: The Tossups Governing.com July 18, 2013 July 25, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130805052422/http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-tossups.html August 5, 2013 mdy-all and The Rothenberg Political Reporthttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/governor Ratings September 6, 2013 was that the race was a "tossup" and Daily Kos Electionshttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/06/1243548/-Daily-Kos-Elections-gubernatorial-race-ratings-Initial-ratings-for-2013-14?detail=hide Daily Kos Elections gubernatorial race ratings: Initial ratings for 2013-14 November 22, 2013 and Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2014-governor/ Ratings September 6, 2013 September 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130910081704/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2014-governor/ dead rated the race as "lean Democratic". On election day, LePage won the election in what was considered a minor upset. Background After a close three-way election in 2010, Republican Paul LePage, the mayor of Waterville, was elected governor with 38% of the vote. He beat independent candidate Eliot Cutler, who won 36%, and Democrat Libby Mitchell, the president of the Maine Senate, who won 19%. Republican gubernatorial nominees in Maine have failed to win a majority of the vote in 12 consecutive cycles over the last 50+ years – the longest such GOP streak in the nation.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/03/06/the-elusive-republican-majorit/ The Elusive Republican Majority Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier March 6, 2014 No governor has been popularly elected with less than 40 percent of the vote in two consecutive cycles in U.S. history.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/10/13/could-paul-lepage-become-the-f/ Could Paul LePage Become the First 30/30 Governor in History? Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier October 13, 2014 Republican primary Candidates Declared Paul LePage, incumbent governorhttp://www.kjonline.com/politics/Jeb-Bush-supporters-turn-out-for-LePage-re-election-fundraiser.html LePage: I'm running for re-election Kennebec Journal July 2, 2013 July 2, 2013 July 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705011200/http://www.kjonline.com/politics/Jeb-Bush-supporters-turn-out-for-LePage-re-election-fundraiser.html deadhttp://www.kjonline.com/politics/With-signatures-LePage-launches-re-election-bid-.html Expanding Medicaid would be 'sinful,' LePage says Kennebec Journal March 13, 2014 March 14, 2014 Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Who should challenge LePage in a primary? Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PhilHarriman RogerKatz PeterMills BrucePoliquin PeterVigue CarolWeston Other/UndecidedPan Atlantic SMSPan Atlantic SMS November 25–30, 2013 261 ± ?% 7.4% 5.1% 8.3% 6.6% 15.3% 6.9% 50.4% Results Republican primary resultshttp://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/prior14-15.htm Tabulations for Elections held in 2014 Maine Secretary of State July 22, 2014 July 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140715095940/http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/prior14-15.htm dead Paul LePage (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 50,856 81.61 Blank ballots 11,457 18.39 62,313 100 Democratic primary Candidates Declared Mike Michaud, U.S. representativehttp://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/14/politics/michaud-to-formally-enter-governors-race-thursday-at-lewistons-franco-american-center/ Michaud to formally enter governor's race Thursday at Lewiston's Franco-American Center August 14, 2013 August 14, 2013 Bangor Daily News Withdrew David Slagger, former Maliseet representative to the Maine House of Representatives (switched parties to the Maine Green Independent Party, then unenrolled)http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/02/13/former-maliseet-rep-takes-1st-step-toward-gubernatorial-bid/ Former Maliseet rep takes 1st step toward gubernatorial bid – Capitol Incite – BDN Maine Blogs Stone Matthew Bangor Daily News February 18, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130430134812/http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/02/13/former-maliseet-rep-takes-1st-step-toward-gubernatorial-bid/ April 30, 2013 mdy-allhttp://bangordailynews.com/2013/04/26/politics/pingree-announces-that-she-wont-run-for-governor-in-2014/ Chellie Pingree announces she won't run for governor in 2014 Stone Matthew April 26, 2013 Bangor Daily News April 27, 2013 Steve Woods, businessman, chairman of the Yarmouth Town Council and independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 (endorsed Michaud)http://www.pressherald.com/politics/maine-election-2014-governor-steve-woods.html Senate campaign over, Steve Woods is running for governor November 16, 2012 November 17, 2012 Associated Press Portland Press Herald November 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103144714/http://www.pressherald.com/politics/maine-election-2014-governor-steve-woods.html deadhttp://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/21/politics/steve-woods-withdraws-from-maine-gubernatorial-race-endorses-mike-michaud/ Steve Woods withdraws from Maine gubernatorial race, says Michaud 'will restore honor and integrity to the Blaine House' — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Koenig Seth August 21, 2013 Bangor Daily News August 21, 2013 Declined Justin Alfond, president of the Maine Senatehttp://www.pressherald.com/politics/leery-of-third-place-pattern-democrats-already-have-eyes-on-the-blaine-house_2012-11-21.html Leery of third-place pattern, Democrats already have eyes on Blaine House | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram November 20, 2012 Pressherald.com November 27, 2012 John Baldacci, former governorhttp://www.pressherald.com/opinion/columnists/cuzzi_demeritt/baldacci-best-hope-for-democrats-in-2014-and-for-lepage-too_2012-12-02.html Dan Demeritt: Baldacci best hope for Democrats in 2014 – and for LePage, too Demeritt Dan November 30, 2012 The Portland Press Herald December 23, 2012 Emily Cain, state senator (running for ME-02)http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/06/14/sen-emily-cain-launches-bid-michauds-congressional/1379646 Sen. Emily Cain launches bid for Michaud's congressional seat Maine Sun Journal June 14, 2013 June 15, 2013 Matthew Dunlap, secretary of state of Maine Mark Eves, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Jeremy Fischer, former state representative Janet T. Mills, Maine attorney general Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administrationhttp://www.pressherald.com/news/mills-keeping-options-open-after-cabinet-post_2013-02-17.html Washington Notebook: Mills keeping options open after Cabinet post Pressherald.com February 17, 2013 February 20, 2013 Chellie Pingree, U.S. representativehttp://www.kjonline.com/news/Chellie-Pingree-says-she-wont-run-for-Maine-governor.html?pagenum=full Chellie Pingree says she won't run for Maine governor Miller Kevin Kennebec Journal April 26, 2013 Hannah Pingree, former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnBaldacci EmilyCain BillDiamond MattDunlap JeremyFischer MikeMichaud JanetMills KarenMills ChelliePingree EthanStrimling SteveWoods Other/UndecidedPan Atlantic SMSPan Atlantic SMS March 11–16, 2013 271 — 8.9% 15.9% 6.3% — — 8.5% 3% — 6.3% — 48.7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 510 ±4.4% 28% 6% — — 2% 19% 4% — 21% 3% 0% 16% Results Democratic primary results Mike Michaud Democratic Party (United States) 56,286 86.48 Blank ballots 8,799 13.52 65,085 100 Green Independent primary Candidates Withdrew David Slagger, former Maliseet representative to the Maine House of Representatives (originally declared as a Democrat, switched parties, then unenrolled)http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/02/13/former-maliseet-rep-takes-1st-step-toward-gubernatorial-bid Former Maliseet rep takes 1st step toward gubernatorial bid – Capitol Incite – BDN Maine Blogs Stone Matthew Bangor Daily News February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130430134812/http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/02/13/former-maliseet-rep-takes-1st-step-toward-gubernatorial-bid/ April 30, 2013 dead mdy-allhttp://www.mainecampaignfinance.com/Public/entity_summary.asp?TYPE=CAN&ID=6408&LIMIT=&YEAR=2014 https://archive.today/20131025114321/http://www.mainecampaignfinance.com/Public/entity_summary.asp?TYPE=CAN&ID=6408&LIMIT=&YEAR=2014 dead 25 October 2013 Maine Campaign Finance 25 October 2013 Independents Candidates Declared Eliot Cutler, attorney, board member of Americans Elect and candidate for governor in 2010Eliot Cutler tells Portland radio show hosts that he's running for governor in 2014 http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/06/politics/elections/eliot-cutler-tells-portland-radio-show-hosts-that-hes-running-for-governor-in-2014/ June 6, 2013 Bangor Daily News June 6, 2013 Withdrew Adam EldridgeMichaud's official bid for governor this week? http://www.kjonline.com/politics/Michaud-may-make-run-for-governor-official-this-week.html June 14, 2013 Kennebec Journal June 14, 2013https://secure.mainecampaignfinance.com/PublicSite/SearchPages/CandidateQuickListSearch.aspx Candidate Quick List November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141128033718/https://secure.mainecampaignfinance.com/PublicSite/SearchPages/CandidateQuickListSearch.aspx November 28, 2014 dead Lee Schultheis, co-founder of Hatteras Alternative Mutual Fundshttp://www.kjonline.com/news/maine/Mike-Michaud-takes-initial-step-in-governors-race.html Michaud closer to joining governor race Kennebec Journal June 28, 2013Lee Schultheis, 'not really' candidate for governor, drops out of race due to lack of debates http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/09/05/lee-schultheis-not-really-candidate-for-governor-drops-out-of-race-due-to-lack-of-debates/ September 5, 2014 Bangor Daily News September 5, 2014 David Slagger, former Maliseet representative to the Maine House of Representatives (originally declared as a Democrat, switched parties, then unenrolled) Declined Shawn Moody, businessman and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.pressherald.com/blogs/capitolticker/214379251.html Shawn Moody making another run for gov? Maybe. Mistler Steve July 9, 2013 Portland Press Herald July 9, 2013 September 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130917011905/http://www.pressherald.com/blogs/capitolticker/214379251.html dead General election Candidates Eliot Cutler (Independent), attorney, board member of Americans Elect and candidate for governor in 2010 Paul LePage (Republican), incumbent governor Mike Michaud (Democratic), U.S. representative Campaign On January 17, 2014, Eliot Cutler announced that he had challenged LePage and Michaud to a series of policy debates, with at least one to be held in each of Maine's 16 counties, over the course of the campaign. Cutler noted that neither man had a primary challenger and as such the field is largely set, with plenty of time to debate. Both LePage and Michaud's campaigns criticized Cutler as issuing such a challenge only to jump-start his campaign and generate attention.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/17/politics/lepage-and-michaud-call-cutlers-debate-challenge-a-stunt/ LePage and Michaud call Cutler's debate challenge a stunt Bangor Daily News January 17, 2014 January 17, 2014 Lee Schultheis said that his campaign was not about winning the election, but about encouraging honest conversation on the issues and working towards compromise, while criticizing the win-at-any-cost mentality in politics. He summarized his campaign as "I'm running for Governor, but not really". He had qualified for the ballot and as such had been invited to at least one debate.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/06/23/politics/maine-has-a-fourth-gubernatorial-candidate-running-for-the-2014-election-but-not-really/ LePage and Michaud call Cutler's debate challenge a stunt Bangor Daily News July 23, 2014 August 1, 2014 However, citing the fact that two of three debates he had been invited to had been cancelled, as well as the difficulty of an independent working in the two-party system, he withdrew from the race on September 5, 2014. Cutler posted a video to his Facebook and Twitter accounts on May 5, 2014, where he responded to a voter's question about his candidacy potentially splitting the vote again. He stated that his supporters, if they felt on the night before the election that he could not win, should vote for someone else.http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2014/05/06/maine-politics/cutler-gives-supporters-permission-to-vote-for-someone-else/ Cutler gives supporters permission to vote for someone else Bangor Daily News May 6, 2014 May 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140509070411/http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2014/05/06/maine-politics/cutler-gives-supporters-permission-to-vote-for-someone-else/ May 9, 2014 dead In July 2014, Cutler claimed that in May 2011 he had been approached by Maine Democratic Party Chairman Ben Grant to run as a Democrat in 2014, with assurances that the Party would "clear the field" in such a circumstance. Grant denied Cutler's claim, calling it "100 percent false", stating that while he had met with Cutler, that subject was not discussed. He added that the party had been focused solely on getting Mike Michaud or Chellie Pingree to run for governor. Cutler stated that he would be willing to sign an affidavit on the matter, as he remembered the conversation "very clearly". Attorney and Democratic activist Severin Beliveau disputed Cutler's claim that he had been offered a "cleared field", saying: "That's [Cutler's] ego. We all have egos, but his is in another world, in the ether somewhere." Cutler further claimed that in the spring of 2011 he was asked by then-Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster to join the Republican Party. Webster also repudiated Cutler's claim, saying that he only met Cutler as a courtesy, asking "why would Republicans want a candidate who doesn't share our views? That doesn't make sense."http://www.centralmaine.com/2014/07/26/cutler-says-democrats-asked-him-to-run-in-2014/ Cutler says Democrats asked him to run in 2014 Kennebec Journal July 26, 2014 July 27, 2014 LePage stated on a WVOM-FM radio show on August 7 that he believes he will either win by a landslide or lose by a landslide, stating that his views are too different from his opponents' to result in a close race.http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/augusta-waterville/2014/08/07/lepage-ill-either-win-or-lose-by-a-landslide/13742283/ https://archive.today/20140811234431/http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/augusta-waterville/2014/08/07/lepage-ill-either-win-or-lose-by-a-landslide/13742283/ dead August 11, 2014 LePage: I'll either win or lose by a 'landslide' WCSH-6 TV August 7, 2014 August 7, 2014 On September 18, LePage told the editorial board of The Portsmouth Herald that he did not want their endorsement, saying his interest in it was "none, zero". He further stated "I'm not about politics. I'm about issues. I do not want be endorsed. I don't want to be mentioned in the same vein as Mike Michaud."http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/20/politics/lepage-bets-gop-will-take-maine-house-in-2014/ LePage bets GOP will take Maine House in 2014 Bangor Daily News/York Weekly September 20, 2014 September 20, 2014 In mid-October, it was reported that the Maine Republican Party had begun spending money to target Democratic voters with negative attacks against Michaud that also praised Cutler, in believing Cutler would play a spoiler role.http://thetippingpoint.bangordailynews.com/2014/10/18/state-politics/republican-party-begins-spending-to-boost-cutler/ Republican Party begins spending to boost Cutler Bangor Daily News/York Weekly Mike Tipping October 18, 2014 October 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019231004/http://thetippingpoint.bangordailynews.com/2014/10/18/state-politics/republican-party-begins-spending-to-boost-cutler/ October 19, 2014 dead LePage had previously said in June that Cutler's candidacy was good for his re-election campaign.http://www.wmtw.com/politics/candidates-for-governor-campaign-in-southern-maine/26306698#!UqZTC Candidates for governor campaign in southern Maine WMTW Paul Merrill June 3, 2014 October 18, 2014 Meanwhile, Cutler himself has appeared to be winding down his campaign, decreasing his spending on television advertisements, leading to speculation that he was essentially conceding the race.http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/agree-to-disagree/cutler-pulling-stakes/ Is Cutler pulling up stakes? Portland Press Herald Ethan Strimling October 2, 2014 October 18, 2014 October 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021164502/http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/agree-to-disagree/cutler-pulling-stakes/ dead By the end of October, this seemed to be confirmed, as columnist Ethan Strimling noted that Cutler's weekly TV spending had decreased across October from $55,000 to $50,000, then $29,000, down to $4,000. By contrast, campaign committees and outside groups supporting LePage and Michaud were outspending him 100-to-1 each.http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/agree-to-disagree/cutler-pulling-stakes-part-ii/ Cutler campaign goes dark Portland Press Herald Ethan Strimling October 20, 2014 October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024054350/http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/agree-to-disagree/cutler-pulling-stakes-part-ii/ October 24, 2014 dead mdy-all In late October, the Republican Governors Association began airing a television advertisement that attacked Michaud before pivoting to praise Cutler, noting that he had been endorsed by Independent U.S. Senator and former Independent Governor Angus King. The spot did not mention LePage, hoping instead to persuade Michaud supporters to vote for Cutler. Michaud campaign manager Matt McTighe called it "a desperate attempt to split the vote that is uniting to defeat Gov. LePage"http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/republican-governors-association-exploits-its-pawn-maine Republican Governors Association exploits its pawn in Maine MSNBC Steve Benen Steve Benen October 28, 2014 October 29, 2014 and King, despite having endorsed Cutler, accused the RGA of "trying to trick people" and called their tactics "[dis]honest... they're trying to promote one candidate when they're really trying to promote someone else."http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/capitol-ticker/angus-king-rga-ad-boosting-cutler-tries-trick-people/ Angus King: RGA ad boosting Cutler tries to 'trick people' Portland Press Herald Steve Mistler October 28, 2014 October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029160802/http://contributors.pressherald.com/politics/capitol-ticker/angus-king-rga-ad-boosting-cutler-tries-trick-people/ dead After Cutler announced that he would hold a press conference on October 29, it was speculated that he was doing so to withdraw from the race.http://politicalwire.com/archives/2014/10/29/will_cutler_drop_out_in_maine.html Will Cutler Drop Out In Maine? Political Wire October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030004830/http://politicalwire.com/archives/2014/10/29/will_cutler_drop_out_in_maine.html October 30, 2014 dead mdy-all Cutler did not announce his withdrawal but did say that he was a "realist" and acknowledged that any victory by him would be a "long shot". He said that his supporters should "vote their consciences", whether that be for LePage or Michaud. Cutler went on to say that he would not withdraw to "kowtow to party politics and allow a bunch of political polls to drown out the voices of thousands of Mainers who believe that standing for principles, ideals and ideas makes you an American, not a spoiler." However, his announcement was seen by many as "an acknowledgement that [his] campaign is over."http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/29/politics/cutler-to-make-election-announcement-at-impromptu-news-conference-wednesday-morning/ Cutler says victory is 'long shot,' tells supporters to vote accordingly Bangor Daily News October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2014-10-29/cutler-trailing-in-maine-says-hes-hopeful-but-a-realist Cutler, Trailing In Maine, Says He's 'Hopeful' But a 'Realist' Bloomberg.com Bloomberg October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014http://www.pressherald.com/2014/10/29/cutler-to-hold-press-conference-wednesday-morning/ Cutler staying in race, insists Mainers should 'vote their conscience' Portland Press Herald October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 Cutler also encouraged Maine voters to support a proposed citizen initiative to implement ranked choice voting. Immediately after his press conference, a group of former Cutler supporters reiterated their backing of Michaud, saying that "the right thing now is to unite behind Mike Michaud."https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/oct/29/you-dont-have-to-vote-for-me-maine-gubernatorial-candidate-tells-supporters You don't have to vote for me, Maine gubernatorial candidate tells supporters The Guardian October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 Shortly after, Angus King announced that he was switching his endorsement from Cutler to Michaud, explaining: "it is clear that the voters of Maine are not prepared to elect Eliot... The good news is that we still have a chance to elect a governor who will represent the majority of Maine people: my friend and colleague, Mike Michaud."http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/29/eliot-cutler_n_6067914.html Eliot Cutler Staying In Maine Governors Race But Tells Backers To 'Vote Their Conscience' The Huffington Post October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014http://www.pressherald.com/2014/10/29/angus-king-switches-endorsement-from-cutler-to-michaud/ Angus King switches endorsement from Cutler to Michaud Portland Press Herald October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 Cutler stated that he was "obviously disappointed" by King's change.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/29/politics/elections/snowe-endorses-lepage-as-king-switches-gubernatorial-nod-from-cutler-to-michaud/ King switches gubernatorial nod from Cutler to Michaud; Snowe robocall to boost LePage Bangor Daily News October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 Debates The Michaud campaign stated on July 30 that Michaud would only participate in debates where LePage is present and not attend ones where Cutler is the only other participant, because: "we are running against Paul LePage, he's who we are looking to unseat". The LePage campaign has said they will schedule debates around the Governor's work schedule and priorities and declined to participate in a debate in the Lewiston/Auburn area in September. Cutler criticized both men as "cowards" and said that they wanted voters to make their decision "on the basis of a cascade of negative television ads bought by outside special interests". Michaud's campaign responded that at least four debates have been scheduled so far.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/07/31/news/lewiston-auburn/lepage-michaud-arent-interested-in-many-public-debates/ LePage, Michaud aren't interested in many public debates Bangor Daily News July 30, 2014 July 31, 2014 Despite Michaud's position on debates, he did appear at a forum on September 12 to discuss energy policy topics with only Cutler, after LePage abruptly withdrew from participating, citing what he called a change in the format of the event. The LePage campaign stated that they had thought each candidate would appear on stage separately, but learned the day of the event that the candidates would share a stage. LePage said: "If you set up a format, you've got to stick to that format" and his campaign said event organizers "attempted to arrange a setting to put politics ahead of public policy". They denied the withdrawal was politically motivated to force Michaud to debate Cutler.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/12/politics/elections/lepage-skips-candidates-heating-fuel-forum-in-portland/ LePage objects to format of Portland energy forum, drops out Bangor Daily News September 12, 2014 September 15, 2014 Both the Michaud and Cutler campaigns stated they were aware of the format. Cutler offered to leave the stage while LePage spoke, but that did not change LePage's mind. Event organizers stated "there was no intent to place politics before policy" and that the issue distracted from their efforts to discuss energy policy.http://www.centralmaine.com/2014/09/12/gov-paul-lepage-refuses-to-appear-at-energy-forum/ Gov. Paul LePage refuses to appear at energy forum Kennebec Journal September 12, 2014 September 15, 2014 LePage told WMTW Channel 8 on September 22 that he was considering not participating in any debates with Michaud,http://www.wmtw.com/politics/gov-lepage-says-he-may-not-attend-political-debates/28188518 Gov. LePage says he may not attend political debates WMTW September 22, 2014 September 22, 2014 though he was still willing to debate Cutler alone.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/22/politics/lepage-says-he-wont-appear-on-stage-with-michaud/?ref=comments LePage casts doubt on debates, says he won't appear on stage with Michaud Bangor Daily News September 22, 2014 September 22, 2014 He said he did not want to share a stage with Michaud due to his not having criticized a TV advertisement by a liberal PAC publicizing a press release where LePage called Social Security "welfare, pure and simple," which LePage later stated was not what he meant. LePage said that he used to respect Michaud but called the lack of criticism "sad". Michaud responded by issuing a statement saying that LePage was looking for an excuse to avoid debates and that he should instead use them "to set the record straight and explain why he said in a press release that Social Security is 'welfare' and why Maine's economy hasn't recovered as quickly as the rest of the country." Michaud went on to state that "It's not a gubernatorial debate without the Governor." Cutler issued a statement that both the other men should "stop playing games". Michaud stated the following day at a press conference that he would attend the six debates that his campaign agreed to, regardless of what LePage does. He stated that he expected LePage would attend once his "temper tantrum" was over.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/23/politics/michaud-refuses-to-apologize-for-independent-ad-criticizing-lepage-says-he-will-appear-in-all-debates/ Michaud refuses to denounce ad criticizing LePage, calls governor's opposition a 'temper tantrum' Bangor Daily News September 23, 2014 September 23, 2014 LePage announced on September 28 that he would participate in five debates, saying "This decision has come after much reflection over the past week on the value in debating Congressman Michael Michaud, who has continually been dishonest with the Maine people about Governor LePage's stance on Social Security", and saying he wanted to set the record straight.http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/28/politics/lepage-reverses-position-will-participate-in-5-debates/ LePage reverses position, will participate in 5 debates Bangor Daily News September 23, 2014 September 28, 2014 Endorsements Paul LePage Politicians Rick Bennett, Maine Republican Party chairman, former president of the Maine Senate, 2012 US Senate candidatehttp://lepage2014.com/videos/ Re-Elect Governor Paul LePage November 15, 2014 Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United Stateshttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/23/politics/elections/george-h-w-bush-endorses-lepage-for-governor/ George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush endorse LePage for governor Bangor Daily News October 23, 2014 October 23, 2014 George H. W. Bush, former president of the United States Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida Chris Christie, governor of New JerseyByrne Matt http://www.kjonline.com/politics/N_J__Gov__Chris_Christie_to_stump_for_LePage_.html N.J. Gov. Chris Christie to stump for LePage Kennebec Journal April 22, 2014 April 22, 2014 Susan Collins, U.S. senator (R-ME)Moretto Mario http://bangordailynews.com/2014/11/01/politics/elections/collins-donates-maine-made-food-boosts-lepages-campaign-at-blaine-house-charity-drive/?ref=search Collins donates Maine-made food, boosts LePage's campaign at Blaine House charity drive Bangor Daily News November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 Jonathan LaBonte, mayor of Auburn, director of the governor's Office of Policy and ManagementThistle Scott http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/23/politics/elections/lewiston-and-auburn-mayors-endorse-gov-lepage/?ref=relatedSidebar Lewiston and Auburn mayors endorse Gov. LePage Bangor Daily News October 23, 2014 October 23, 2014 Robert MacDonald, mayor of Lewiston John McKernan, former governor of Maine Robert Nutting, state representative, former speaker of the Maine House of Representativeshttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/05/27/opinion/want-public-confidence-in-your-public-policy-dont-look-to-lepage-for-guidance/ Want public confidence in your public policy? Don't look to LePage for guidance The Bangor Daily News May 27, 2014 November 15, 2014 Les Otten, candidate for governor in 2010 Kevin Raye, former president of the Maine Senate Olympia Snowe, former U.S. senator (R-ME)Thistle Scott http://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/01/politics/snowe-mckernan-to-host-fundraiser-for-lepage/ Snowe, McKernan to host fundraiser for LePage Bangor Daily News August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Organizations Associated Builders and Contractors of MaineCousins Christopher http://bangordailynews.com/2014/06/03/politics/lepage-endorsed-by-building-contract-group-during-campaign-stop-at-gravel-pit/ LePage endorsed by building contract group during campaign stop at gravel pit Bangor Daily News June 3, 2014 June 3, 2014 National Rifle Association of America via the NRA Political Victory FundMaine Grades & Endorsements https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/maine/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104210519/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/maine/ 4 November 2014 usurpedNRA Endorses Paul LePage for Governor of Maine https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140923/nra-endorses-paul-lepage-for-governor-of-maine nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 21 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141007190723/https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140923/nra-endorses-paul-lepage-for-governor-of-maine 7 October 2014 Fairfax, Va. en-US 23 September 2014 live ...the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to endorse Paul LePage for reelection as Governor of Maine. Moretto Mario http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/10/01/lepage-to-receive-endorsement-from-nra-other-guns-rights-groups-on-thursday/ LePage to receive endorsement from NRA, other guns-rights groups on Thursday Bangor Daily News October 2, 2014 October 2, 2014 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Mike Michaud Politicians Michael Brennan, mayor of Portland Steve Buyer, former U.S. representative (R-IN)http://michaud.ngpvanhost.com/press-releases/republican-leaders-endorse-michaud-and-his-plans-improve-treatment-veterans Republican Leaders Endorse Michaud and His Plans to Improve Treatment of Veterans October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013011513/http://michaud.ngpvanhost.com/press-releases/republican-leaders-endorse-michaud-and-his-plans-improve-treatment-veterans October 13, 2014 dead mdy-all Bill Clinton, former president of the United StatesKoeing Seth http://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/26/politics/bill-clinton-to-campaign-for-michaud-in-portland-next-week/ Bill Clinton to campaign for Michaud in Portland next week Bangor Daily News August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 Hillary Clinton, former United States Secretary of State, former U.S. senator (D-NY)Harrison Judy http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/19/politics/elections/hillary-clinton-to-campaign-for-michaud-in-maine-on-friday/ Hillary Clinton to campaign for Michaud in Maine on Friday Bangor Daily News October 19, 2014 October 19, 2014 Beverly Daggett, Kennebec County commissioner, former president of the Maine Senatehttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/more-130-town-and-city-leaders-endorse-michaud More than 130 Town and City Leaders Endorse Michaud 30 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030210721/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/more-130-town-and-city-leaders-endorse-michaud October 30, 2014 dead mdy-all Jeffrey Evangelos, state representativehttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/independent-state-rep-evangelos-endorses-michaud Independent State Rep. Evangelos Endorses Michaud November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127124613/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/independent-state-rep-evangelos-endorses-michaud November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Kirk Francis, chief of the Penobscot Nationhttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/penobscot-passamaquoddy-leaders-endorse-michaud Penobscot, Passamaquoddy Leaders Endorse Michaud 2 November 2014 4 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104133228/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/penobscot-passamaquoddy-leaders-endorse-michaud November 4, 2014 dead mdy-all Geoffrey Gratwick, state senatorhttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/09/politics/maine-gop-releases-recording-of-gratwick-allegedly-saying-michaud-is-not-a-brain-guy/ Maine GOP releases recording of Gratwick saying Michaud is 'not a brain guy' The Bangor Daily News September 9, 2014 November 15, 2014 Karen Heck, mayor of Waterville Angus King, U.S. senator (I-ME) and former governor (had endorsed Cutler until October 29)http://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/18/politics/kings-endorsement-of-cutler-expected-in-portland-this-morning/ Angus King endorses Eliot Cutler at Portland press conference August 18, 2014 18 August 2014 Colleen Lachowicz, state senatorhttps://www.facebook.com/colleenforsenate/posts/537802632949322 Wisconsin and Maine are what happens... – Colleen Lachowicz for State Senate – Facebook Facebook November 15, 2014 Maeghan Maloney, Kennebec County district attorney Dale McCormick, Augusta city councilor, former state treasurer of Maine George Mitchell, former U.S. Senate majority leader (D-ME)https://michaud.ngpvanhost.com/press-releases/hon-george-mitchell-endorses-michaud-governor Hon. George Mitchell Endorses Michaud for Governor Mike Michaud for Governor September 22, 2014 September 22, 2014 dead http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20140924025625/https://michaud.ngpvanhost.com/press-releases/hon-george-mitchell-endorses-michaud-governor September 24, 2014 Frederick Moore III, chief of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point William J. Nichols Sr., chief of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Indian Township Barack Obama, president of the United StatesMoretto Mario http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/09/22/michelle-obama-to-stump-for-michaud-in-orono/ Michelle Obama to stump for Michaud in Orono Bangor Daily News September 22, 2014 September 22, 2014 September 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140924204039/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/09/22/michelle-obama-to-stump-for-michaud-in-orono/ dead Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United StatesCousins Christopher http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/15/politics/president-obama-coming-to-maine-as-part-of-national-swing-to-help-democratic-gubernatorial-hopefuls/ Obama coming to Maine as part of national swing to help Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Bangor Daily News October 15, 2014 October 15, 2014 Deval Patrick, governor of MassachusettsMoretto Mario http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/democratic-govs-deval-patrick-peter-shumlin-stump-for-michaud-in-southern-maine/ Democratic Govs. Deval Patrick, Peter Shumlin stump for Michaud in southern Maine Bangor Daily News July 21, 2014 July 21, 2014 Hannah Pingree, former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Anthony Principi, former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs for President George W. Bush Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. representative (D-FL), chair of the Democratic National Committee Peter Shumlin, governor of Vermont Ted Strickland, former governor of OhioKoeing Seth http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/07/politics/michaud-bellows-join-former-ohio-governor-to-tout-minimum-wage-hike-other-steps-to-help-middle-class/ Michaud, Bellows join former Ohio governor to tout minimum wage hike, steps to help middle class October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014 Charlotte Warren, mayor of Hallowell Steve Woods, businessman, chairman of the Yarmouth Town Council and independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Individuals Brig. Gen. (retired) John Bubar, Maine National Guard James Carville, Democratic strategist, Fox News contributor Brig. Gen. (retired) Don McCormack, Maine National Guard, former LePage appointee to the Department of Administrative and Financial Serviceshttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/former-lepage-appointee-gen-don-mccormack-and-gen-john-bubar-endorse-michaud-governor Former LePage Appointee Gen. Don McCormack And Gen. John Bubar Endorse Michaud for Governor November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127161231/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/former-lepage-appointee-gen-don-mccormack-and-gen-john-bubar-endorse-michaud-governor November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Betsy Smith, former executive director of EqualityMaine (had endorsed Cutler until October 31)http://bangordailynews.com/2013/11/18/opinion/why-one-maine-gay-rights-leaders-supports-eliot-cutler-for-governor/ As a former leader of EqualityMaine, here's why I support Eliot Cutler for governor The Bangor Daily News November 18, 2013 November 15, 2014Tipping Mike http://thetippingpoint.bangordailynews.com/2014/10/31/state-politics/civil-rights-leader-betsy-smith-switches-support-to-michaud/ Civil rights leader Betsy Smith switches support to Michaud October 31, 2014 November 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101030314/http://thetippingpoint.bangordailynews.com/2014/10/31/state-politics/civil-rights-leader-betsy-smith-switches-support-to-michaud/ November 1, 2014 dead Unions AFL–CIOhttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-governor-earns-four-key-endorsements Michaud for Governor Earns Four Key Endorsements November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127124735/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-governor-earns-four-key-endorsements November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all American Maritime Officershttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maritime-unions-endorse-michaud Maritime Unions Endorse Michaud November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127143126/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maritime-unions-endorse-michaud November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all International Alliance for Theatrical Stage Employees International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local S-6http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/workers-throw-early-support-behind-mike-michaud-governor Workers Throw Early Support Behind Mike Michaud for Governor November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127125022/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/workers-throw-early-support-behind-mike-michaud-governor November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all International Union for Painters and Allied Trades Maine Association of Policehttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/firefighters-police-groups-endorse-michaud Firefighters, Police Groups Endorse Michaud November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127143001/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/firefighters-police-groups-endorse-michaud November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Maine Credit Union Leaguehttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-maine-credit-union-league-endorsement Michaud Earns Maine Credit Union League Endorsement November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127142845/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-maine-credit-union-league-endorsement November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Maine Education Association Maine State Employees Union Local 1989 Maine State Troopers Associationhttp://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/05/12/michaud-receives-endorsement-from-labor-union-that-doesn%27t-always-support-democrats/ Michaud receives endorsement from labor union that doesn't always support Democrats Bangor Daily News May 13, 2014 May 13, 2014 September 7, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105240/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/05/12/michaud-receives-endorsement-from-labor-union-that-doesn%27t-always-support-democrats/ dead Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Union Northern New England Laborershttp://www.michaud2014.com/endorsements Endorsements November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141106074735/http://www.michaud2014.com/endorsements November 6, 2014 dead mdy-all Professional Fire Fighters of Maine Seafarers International Union Teamsters Local 340http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-endorsement-teamsters Michaud Earns Endorsement from Teamsters November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127143408/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-endorsement-teamsters November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry United Auto Workers Union United Food and Commercial Workers United Steelworkershttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/steelworkers-endorse-mike-michaud-2014-maine-governor%E2%80%99s-race Steelworkers Endorse Mike Michaud in 2014 Maine Governor's Race November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127160946/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/steelworkers-endorse-mike-michaud-2014-maine-governor%E2%80%99s-race November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Organizations Democracy for Americahttp://www.democracyforamerica.com/blog/825-breaking-michaud-leads-lepage-by-four-in-new-me-gov-poll Democracy For America – BREAKING: Michaud leads LePage by four in new ME Gov Poll November 15, 2014 Environment Mainehttp://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/06/collins-bellows-in-tv-ad-war-cutler-passes-on-enviro-endorsement-fear-the-beard/ Collins, Bellows in TV ad war; Cutler passes on enviro endorsement; 'Fear the beard' State & Capitol August 6, 2014 November 15, 2014 December 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141208082528/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/06/collins-bellows-in-tv-ad-war-cutler-passes-on-enviro-endorsement-fear-the-beard/ dead EqualityMainehttp://www.kjonline.com/politics/Michaud_wins_endorsement_of_leading_gay_rights_group__Cutler_blasts_decision_.html?pagenum=full Leading Maine gay-rights group endorses Michaud in governor's race Central Maine January 2, 2014 November 15, 2014 Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-endorses-mike-michaud-maine-governor Human Rights Campaign Endorses Mike Michaud for Maine Governor November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127161109/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-endorses-mike-michaud-maine-governor November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Maine Conservation Votershttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/07/politics/cutler-cries-foul-after-maine-conservation-voters-endorse-michaud-for-governor/ Maine Conservation Voters endorse Michaud's 2014 gubernatorial bid The Bangor Daily News February 7, 2014 November 15, 2014 Maine People's Alliancehttp://www.michaud2014.com/news-clips/maine-peoples-alliance-endorses-michaud Maine People's Alliance Endorses Michaud November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127142604/http://www.michaud2014.com/news-clips/maine-peoples-alliance-endorses-michaud November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Maine Renewable Energy Associationhttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maine-renewable-energy-association-endorses-michaud-race-governor Maine Renewable Energy Association Endorses Michaud in Race for Governor November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127160825/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maine-renewable-energy-association-endorses-michaud-race-governor November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all NARAL Pro-Choice America PAChttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maine-rep-michael-michaud%E2%80%99s-evolution-choice-earns-naral-pro-choice-america-pac Maine Rep. Michael Michaud's Evolution on Choice Earns NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Endorsement November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127142723/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/maine-rep-michael-michaud%E2%80%99s-evolution-choice-earns-naral-pro-choice-america-pac November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicarehttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-endorsement-national-organization-protect-social-security-and-medicare Michaud Earns Endorsement from National Organization to Protect Social Security and Medicare November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127143250/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-endorsement-national-organization-protect-social-security-and-medicare November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund PAChttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/06/16/politics/elections/planned-parenthoods-pac-endorses-michaud-in-maine-governors-race/ Planned Parenthood's PAC endorses Michaud in Maine governor's race The Bangor Daily News June 16, 2014 November 15, 2014 Sierra Clubhttp://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-two-big-endorsements Michaud Earns Two Big Endorsements November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127142449/http://www.michaud2014.com/press-releases/michaud-earns-two-big-endorsements November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all Victory Fund Eliot Cutler Politicians Nelson Durgin, Republican Bangor city councilorhttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/24/opinion/contributors/nelson-durgin-why-i-as-a-republican-will-vote-for-independent-eliot-cutler/?ref=OpinionBox Nelson Durgin: Why I, as a Republican, will vote for independent Eliot Cutler The Bangor Daily News March 24, 2014 November 15, 2014 Patrick Flood, Republican state senator, ranking Appropriations Committee memberMoretto Mario http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/06/pat-flood-maine-senate-gops-budget-guru-endorses-eliot-cutler/ Pat Flood, Maine Senate GOP's budget guru, endorses Eliot Cutler Bangor Daily News August 6, 2014 August 6, 2014 August 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810030852/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/06/pat-flood-maine-senate-gops-budget-guru-endorses-eliot-cutler/ dead Horace "Hoddy" Hildreth Jr., former Republican legislator, son of former governor, and environmentalisthttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/eliot_cutler_is_only_candidate_for_governor_with_deep_environmental_ties#sthash.7dO0zQQx.dpbs/ Cutler for Maine Cutler 2014 November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022064941/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/eliot_cutler_is_only_candidate_for_governor_with_deep_environmental_ties#sthash.7dO0zQQx.dpbs/ October 22, 2014 dead mdy-all Sherry Huber, former Republican legislator, candidate for governor, and co-founder of the Family Planning Association of Mainehttp://www.pressherald.com/opinion/Maine_Voices__Mike_Michaud_s_record_does_not_prove_he_s__evolved__on_reproductive_choice_.html Maine Voices: Mike Michaud's record does not prove he's 'evolved' on reproductive choice The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram October 14, 2013 November 15, 2014 John Nutting, former Democratic state senatorhttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/john_nutting_endorsement#sthash.1MPHXbN8.dpbs/ Cutler for Maine Cutler 2014 November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022065620/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/john_nutting_endorsement#sthash.1MPHXbN8.dpbs/ October 22, 2014 dead mdy-all Edward Suslovic, Democratic Portland city councilorhttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/portland-8-6-14 Portland Meet& Greet 30 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022065623/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/portland-8-6-14 October 22, 2014 dead mdy-all Individuals Marpheen Chann Berry, former chair of the University of Southern Maine College Democrats and student body vice presidenthttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/usm_dems_chair_for_cutler/ Cutler for Maine Cutler 2014 November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115250/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/usm_dems_chair_for_cutler/ October 6, 2014 dead mdy-all Mark McKinnon, co-founder of No Labelshttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/release_co_founder_of_national_non_partisan_group_to_campaign_for_eliot_cutler Cutler for Maine Cutler 2014 November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020234401/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/release_co_founder_of_national_non_partisan_group_to_campaign_for_eliot_cutler October 20, 2014 dead mdy-all Edmund Muskie Jr., son of the late senator and United States Secretary of State Edmund Muskiehttp://www.cutlerformaine.com/oped_muskie#.UzafE87YGJ8 Cutler for Maine Cutler 2014 November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141018132232/http://www.cutlerformaine.com/oped_muskie#.UzafE87YGJ8 October 18, 2014 dead mdy-all Lynne Williams, former chair of the Maine Green Independent Partyhttps://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/06/opinion/eliot-cutler-is-the-right-candidate-for-this-green-party-member/ Eliot Cutler is the right candidate for this Green Party member — Opinion Williams Lynne October 6, 2014 Bangor Daily News 9 October 2014 Organizations Maine Citizens Against Handgun ViolenceMoretto Mario http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/07/24/maine-citizens-against-handgun-violence-endorses-eliot-cutler/ Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence endorses Eliot Cutler Bangor Daily News July 24, 2014 July 24, 2014 August 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140801063000/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/07/24/maine-citizens-against-handgun-violence-endorses-eliot-cutler/ dead Newspapers Bangor Daily Newshttp://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/22/opinion/editorials/cutler-would-return-dignity-reason-and-vision-to-the-blaine-house/ Cutler would return dignity, reason and vision to the Blaine House Bangor Daily News October 22, 2014 October 22, 2014 The Portsmouth Heraldhttp://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141019/News/141019250 ENDORSEMENT Cutler for Maine governor The Portsmouth Herald/Seacoastonline.com October 19, 2014 October 21, 2014 The Times Record, newspaper of Brunswickhttp://www.timesrecord.com/news/2014-10-29/Editorial/The_Best_Choice.html The Best Choice The Times Record October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030002645/http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2014-10-29/Editorial/The_Best_Choice.html October 30, 2014 dead Declined to endorse Lewiston Sun Journal MaineToday Media newspapershttp://www.centralmaine.com/2014/08/31/our-opinion-who-do-we-endorse-nobody-and-heres-why/ OUR OPINION: Who do we endorse? Nobody — and here's why MaineToday Media/Kennebec Journal August 31, 2014 August 31, 2014 Sportsman's Alliance of Mainehttp://outthere.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/21/hunting/sportsmans-alliance-of-maine-wont-endorse-candidates-in-gubernatorial-federal-races/ Sportsman's Alliance of Maine won't endorse candidates in gubernatorial, federal races Bangor Daily News August 21, 2014 August 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005042239/http://outthere.bangordailynews.com/2014/08/21/hunting/sportsmans-alliance-of-maine-wont-endorse-candidates-in-gubernatorial-federal-races/ October 5, 2014 dead Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 3, 2018 Lean D Flip November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) MikeMichaud (D) EliotCutler (I) Other UndecidedMaine People's Resource CenterMaine People's Resource Center October 31–November 2, 2014 906 ± 3.25% 44% 45% 9% — 2%Bangor Daily News/IpsosBangor Daily News/Ipsos October 23–29, 2014 488 ± 5.1% 42% 42% 13% — 2% 46% 48% — 2% 3% 40% — 53% 4% 3%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies October 22–23, 2014 869 ± 3.32% 42% 42% 13% 1% 2%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 22–23, 2014 660 ± 3.6% 40% 40% 17% — 3% 44% 49% — — 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,177 ± 5% 35% 37% 7% 0% 21%Pan Atlantic/SMS GroupPan Atlantic/SMS Group October 15–21, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 40% 40% 13% — 7% 44% 49% — — 8%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire October 15–21, 2014 639 ± 3.8% 45% 35% 16% — 4% 641 50% 43% — — 6% 625 48% — 47% — 5%Bangor Daily News/IpsosBangor Daily News/Ipsos October 6–12, 2014 540 LV ± 4.8% 36% 42% 16% 1% 5% 41% 50% — 3% 6% 38% — 49% 6% 7% 903 RV ± 3.7% 30% 43% 19% 1% 6% 35% 52% — 5% 7% 32% — 50% 8% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 7–9, 2014 930 ± 3% 41% 40% 16% 1% 3%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner October 5–7, 2014 605 ± 4% 39% 43% 15% — 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20–October 1, 2014 1,531 ± 3% 37% 39% 10% 0% 13%Critical InsightsCritical Insights September 24–30, 2014 606 ± 4% 39% 36% 21% — 4%Pan Atlantic/SMS GroupPan Atlantic/SMS Group September 23–29, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 39% 34% 20% — 8% 46% 47% — — 7%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire September 18–25, 2014 482 ± 4.4% 38% 40% 12% — 10% 44% 50% — — 6% 41% — 52% — 7%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner September 21–23, 2014 605 ± 4% 38% 44% 15% — 3%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner September 7–10, 2014 900 ± 3.3% 40% 42% 15% — 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 8–9, 2014 1,059 ± 3% 42% 43% 11% — 3% 46% 50% — — 4%Rasmussen Reports September 3–4, 2014 750 ± 4% 39% 43% 15% — 4%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18–September 2, 2014 1,202 ± 4% 38% 37% 10% 0% 14%Maine People's Resource CenterMaine People's Resource Center July 26–28, 2014 796 ± 3.47% 41% 43% 13% — 4%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 1,353 ± 2.7% 38% 52% — 5% 4%Normington PettsNormington Petts July 14–16, 2014 600 ± 4% 37% 41% 13% — 9%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire June 12–18, 2014 527 ± 4.3% 36% 40% 15% 2% 7% 44% 51% — — 4% 38% — 50% 3% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 5–6, 2014 754 ± ? 39% 43% 15% — 3%Rasmussen Reports April 23–25, 2014 830 ± 3% 40% 40% 14% 1% 5%Critical Insightshttp://www.mpbn.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JhMJBDzliYU%3d&tabid=1046 Critical Insights May 7, 2014 May 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508024910/http://www.mpbn.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=JhMJBDzliYU%3d&tabid=1046 dead April 16–23, 2014 601 ± 4% 36% 37% 18% — 8%Pan Atlantic/SMS Grouphttp://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/04/16/new-poll-shows-lepage-with-slim-lead-but-governors-race-still-a-dead-heat/ Pan Atlantic/SMS Group April 16, 2014 July 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140717172911/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/04/16/new-poll-shows-lepage-with-slim-lead-but-governors-race-still-a-dead-heat/ dead March 31–April 5, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 39% 37% 20% — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 1–2, 2014 583 ± 3.5% 37% 44% 14% — 5%Normington Pettshttp://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/03/11/michaud-funded-poll-shows-michaud-maintaining-his-lead-in-the-race-for-governor/ Normington Petts March 11, 2014 March 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140311202433/http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/03/11/michaud-funded-poll-shows-michaud-maintaining-his-lead-in-the-race-for-governor/ dead March 3–6, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 35% 39% 16% <1% 9%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner January 13–23, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 32% 45% 18% — 5%Pan Atlantic SMS November 25–30, 2013 400 ± 4.9% 36% 37% 18% — 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 8–11, 2013 964 ± 3.2% 36% 38% 15% — 10% 39% 53% — — 8% 38% — 49% — 13%Critical InsightsCritical Insights September 27–30, 2013 600 ± 4% 30% 33% 24% — 14%Maine People's Resource CenterMaine People's Resource Center September 8–10, 2013 652 ± 3.84% 34% 40% 17% — 9% 36% 56% — — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 23–25, 2013 953 ± 3.2% 35% 39% 18% — 9% 39% 54% — — 7%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner July 11–16, 2013 400 ± 4.9% 31% 40% 26% — 3% 34% 61% — — 3%Clarity Campaignshttp://agreetodisagree.bangordailynews.com/2013/06/26/maine-politics/poll-shows-lepage-and-michaud-neck-and-neck/ Clarity Campaigns June 27, 2013 June 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130630063622/http://agreetodisagree.bangordailynews.com/2013/06/26/maine-politics/poll-shows-lepage-and-michaud-neck-and-neck/ dead June 22–24, 2013 628 ± 3.72% 32% 32% 24% — 12%Pan Atlantic SMS March 11–16, 2013 403 ± 4.9% 34% 23% 26% — 18% 35% — 42%Cutler was specifically listed as the Democratic nominee, not an Independent candidate 8% 15%Public Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 34% 30% 26% — 10% 36% 57% — — 9% 41% — 49% — 10% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Two-way races Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) JohnBaldacci (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 38% 53% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) ChelliePingree (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 40% 53% — 7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) Democraticopponent (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2012 1,633 ± 2.4% 41% 49% — 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 17–18, 2012 804 ± 3.5% 40% 48% — 12% Three-way races Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) JohnBaldacci (D) EliotCutler (I) Other UndecidedPan Atlantic SMS March 11–16, 2013 403 ± 4.9% 37% 21% 27% — 15%Public Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 36% 27% 29% — 8% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) JanetMills (D) EliotCutler (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 37% 19% 32% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) ChelliePingree (D) EliotCutler (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 37% 31% 23% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) EthanStrimling (D) EliotCutler (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 18–20, 2013 1,268 ± 2.8% 37% 15% 32% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulLePage (R) Democraticopponent (D) EliotCutler (I) None ofthe above UndecidedCritical InsightsCritical Insights May 1–7, 2013 600 ± 4% 30% 16% 28% 4% 21% Results thumb|300px|County Flips: Democratic #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip Maine gubernatorial election, 2014https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=2014&off=5&elect=0&fips=23&f=0 Results 2014 Republican Party (United States) Paul LePage (incumbent) 294,533 48.18% +10.62% Democratic Party (United States) Mike Michaud 265,125 43.37% +24.53% Independent Eliot Cutler 51,518 8.43% -27.45% 79 0.01% N/A 611,255 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Results by county County Paul LePageRepublican Michael MichaudDemocratic Eliot CutlerIndependent Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % # % Androscoggin 25,987 56.6% 16,376 35.7% 3,556 7.7% 1 0.01% 9,611 20.9% 45,920 Aroostook 13,725 47.6% 12,398 43.0% 2,727 9.5% 6 0.01% 1,327 4.6% 28,856 Cumberland 55,932 39.7% 72,217 51.2% 12,836 9.1% 22 0.01% -16,285 -11.5% 141,007 Franklin 7,591 53.2% 5,426 38.0% 1,241 8.7% 7 0.01% 2,165 15.2% 14,265 Hancock 12,016 45.7% 12,007 45.7% 2,268 8.6% 3 0.01% 9 0.0% 26,294 Kennebec 28,343 50.0% 24,130 42.5% 4,243 7.5% 8 0.01% 4,213 7.5% 56,724 Knox 8,425 44.6% 8,911 47.2% 1,555 8.2% 0 0.0% -486 -2.6% 18,891 Lincoln 9,157 50.5% 7,633 42.1% 1,351 7.4% 0 0.0% 1,524 8.4% 18,141 Oxford 14,902 56.4% 9,269 35.1% 2,226 8.4% 3 0.01% 5,633 21.3% 26,400 Penobscot 33,197 51.8% 26,220 40.9% 4,713 7.3% 0 0.0% 6,977 10.9% 64,130 Piscataquis 4,736 57.9% 2,810 34.4% 631 7.7% 2 0.01% 1,926 23.5% 8,179 Sagadahoc 8,760 47.2% 8,264 44.5% 1,550 8.3% 3 0.01% 496 2.7% 18,577 Somerset 12,194 54.9% 8,422 37.9% 1,586 7.1% 1 0.01% 3,772 17.0% 22,203 Waldo 8,862 48.0% 8,167 44.2% 1,440 7.8% 6 0.01% 695 3.8% 18,475 Washington 7,390 52.8% 5,452 38.9% 1,157 8.3% 3 0.01% 1,938 13.9% 14,002 York 43,055 48.7% 36,905 41.8% 8,361 9.5% 14 0.01% 6,150 6.9% 88,335Totals294,53348.2%265,12543.4%51,5188.4%790.01%29,4084.8%611,255 Counties that flipped from Independent to Democratic Cumberland (largest municipality: Portland) Knox (largest municipality: Rockland) Counties that flipped from Independent to Republican Hancock (largest municipality: Ellsworth) Sagadahoc (largest town: Bath) By congressional district LePage and Michaud each won one of two congressional districts.OurCampaigns https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=738434 2026-09-10 www.ourcampaigns.com Michaud won the first congressional district, but lost the second, which he had represented in Congress since 2003. District LePage Michaud RepresentativeMaine 1 1st 44% 47%Chellie Pingree Maine 2 2nd52%40%Mike Michaud (113th Congress)Bruce Poliquin (114th Congress) See also 2014 United States gubernatorial elections 2014 United States Senate election in Maine References 30em External links Maine gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at FollowTheMoney.org Official campaign websites (Archived) Eliot Cutler for Governor Paul LePage for Governor Mike Michaud for Governor GBNR2014- Lee Schultheis campaign for Governor David Slagger for Governor Gubernatorial 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections