Maine Senate
Filing Deadline: March 15, 2008 • Primary Date: June 10, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Incumbent
Susan Collins (R)
First elected in 1996; seeking third full term.
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Almanac profile
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Challengers
Tom Allen (D), congressmanTom Ledue (D), school administrator
Laurie Dobson (I), peace activist
Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: 7
Race Ranking: 7
Yes, this is New England, but Susan Collins doesn't appear to be getting dragged down by her GOP party affiliation -- yet. Rep. Tom Allen still has time to chip away at her, but polling taken last fall suggests she starts in a strong position.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins (R) | 295,041 | 58% | $3,961,167 |
| Chellie Pingree (D) | 209,858 | 42% | $3,806,798 |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins (R) | Unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins (R) | 298,422 | 49% | $1,621,475 |
| Joseph Brennan (D) | 266,226 | 44% | $976,805 |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
Virginia
(Open-R)2.
New Mexico
(Open-R)3.
N.H.
(Sununu-R)4.
Colorado
(Open-R)5.
Louisiana
(Landrieu-D)6.
Minnesota
(Coleman-R)7.
Maine
(Collins-R)8.
Oregon
(Smith-R)9.
Alaska
(Stevens-R)10.
Mississippi
(Wicker-R)
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