Maine gubernatorial election, 2006
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
Results
Democratic primary results[2]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
John Baldacci (Incumbent) |
40,314 |
75.81 |
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Democratic |
Christopher Miller |
12,861 |
24.19 |
Total votes |
53,175 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[3]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Chandler Woodcock |
27,025 |
38.58 |
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Republican |
Peter Mills |
24,631 |
35.17 |
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Republican |
Dave Emery |
18,388 |
26.25 |
Total votes |
70,044 |
100.00 |
Green Independent Party
Independents
General election
Polling
Source |
Date |
Baldacci (D) |
Woodcock (R) |
LaMarche (G) |
Merrill (I) |
NaPier (I) |
WSCH/Voice of the Voter |
November 5, 2006 |
36% |
30% |
11% |
22% |
1% |
Sun Journal |
October, 2006 |
42% |
25% |
11% |
11% |
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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
References
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