Maine gubernatorial election, 2006
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The Maine gubernatorial election of 2006 took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat John Baldacci was re-elected to his second term.
In the general election, Baldacci, Woodcock, Green Independent Party candidate Pat LaMarche, and independents Barbara Merrill and Phillip Morris Napier appeared on the ballot.
Woodcock never gained trust among the state's moderates and independents due to his socially conservative positions on a variety of issues. Woodcock struggled to focus on his plans for taxes and the economy such as combining the positions of registered nurse and dental hygienist, and imposing punitive "tax flourishes" upon small business owners, which Republicans believed would resonate harder with voters.
Baldacci, Merrill and LaMarche stressed economic development strategies rather than cutting taxes. Baldacci toasted the state's new and successful community college system, as well as DirigoChoice, his health care initiative. Merrill called for a rail link to Canada's Montreal which would be paid for by hosting slot machines on the trains which traveled on these rails. LaMarche boasted of universal health care as a long-term boon to the Maine economy.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Baldacci, incumbent Governor of Maine
- Christopher Miller, internet service provider
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John Baldacci (Incumbent) | 40,314 | 75.81 | |
Democratic | Christopher Miller | 12,861 | 24.19 | |
Total votes | 53,175 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Dave Emery, former U.S. Representative
- Peter Mills, State Senator
- Chandler E. Woodcock, State Senator
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chandler Woodcock | 27,025 | 38.58 | |
Republican | Peter Mills | 24,631 | 35.17 | |
Republican | Dave Emery | 18,388 | 26.25 | |
Total votes | 70,044 | 100.00 | ||
Green Independent Party
- Pat LaMarche, businesswoman, nominee for Governor in 1998 and nominee for Vice-President of the United States in 2004
Independents
- Barbara Merrill, State Representative
- Phillip Morris Napier, 2002 candidate for Governor
General election
Polling
Source | Date | Baldacci (D) | Woodcock (R) | LaMarche (G) | Merrill (I) | NaPier (I) |
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WSCH/Voice of the Voter | November 5, 2006 | 36% | 30% | 11% | 22% | 1% |
Sun Journal | October, 2006 | 42% | 25% | 11% | 11% | -- |
Survey USA | October 23, 2006 | 42% | 34% | 9% | 12% | |
Rasmussen | October 19, 2006 | 46% | 38% | |||
Rasmussen | September 22, 2006 | 44% | 39% | |||
WCSH/Voice of the Voter | September 14, 2006 | 42% | 41% | |||
Rasmussen | August 22, 2006 | 43% | 42% | |||
Rasmussen | August 2, 2006 | 43% | 37% | |||
Strategic Marketing Services | August 1, 2006 | 42% | 24% | |||
Survey USA | July 11, 2006 | 41% | 43% | |||
Rasmussen | June 22, 2006 | 45% | 43% | |||
Rasmussen | May 7, 2006 | 46% | 33% | |||
Rasmussen | April 7, 2006 | 43% | 36% | |||
Rasmussen | March 6, 2006 | 40% | 35% | |||
Rasmussen | February 6, 2006 | 30% | 36% | |||
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | John Baldacci (Incumbent) | 209,927 | 38.11% | -9.04% | |
Republican | Chandler Woodcock | 166,425 | 30.21% | -11.26% | |
Independent | Barbara Merrill | 118,715 | 21.55% | ||
Green | Pat LaMarche | 52,690 | 9.56% | +0.28% | |
Independent | Phillip Morris Napier | 3,108 | 0.56% | ||
Plurality | 43,502 | 7.90% | +2.22% | ||
Turnout | 550,865 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ "LaMarche unveils healthcare plan". Lewiston Sun Journal. Associated Press. September 22, 2006. p. A2. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2006p/pri06gd.html
- ↑ http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2006p/pri06gr.html
- ↑ http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/2006g/gen06gv.html
External links
- Official campaign websites (Archived)
- John Baldacci for Governor
- Chandler Woodcock for Governor
- Bruce Fleming for Governor
- Alex Hammer for Governor
- Barbara Merrill for Governor
- Phillip Morris NaPier for Governor
- David Jones for Governor