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2006 Tip Sheets
MAINE GOVERNOR
Last updated: Nov. 14, 2006
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John Baldacci (D) defeated Chandler Woodcock (R), 38% to 30%.
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 John Baldacci (D)
First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Baldacci was unopposed in the primary.
Manager: Jesse Connolly
Consultant: McMahon, Squier & Associates
Contact: 207-622-6233
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
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Chandler Woodcock (R)
Woodcock, a state senator, was nominated with 39% in a three-way primary.
Manager: Chris Jackson
Consultant: (Ads are produced in-house)
Contact: 207-512-2947
• Campaign Web site
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• Email
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Chuck Todd's Race Ranking: 14
“Baldacci may now have put Woodcock away. A few more dollars and a much different national environment were needed for the GOP in this one.
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"Mainers gave Democratic Gov. John Baldacci of Bangor another four-year lease on the Blaine House" Nov. 7, "ending a lengthy gubernatorial campaign that offered voters five candidates with widely divergent views and styles" (Portland Press Herald, 11/8/06). ..... Baldacci has a "perceived vulnerability" and the lure of public financing. But most say "no challenger appears to have staked a commanding claim" (AP/Portland Press Herald, 3/6/06). ..... Former Lewiston Mayor John Jenkins (I) "has become the latest candidate in the race" (AP, 2/7/06). ..... The number of candidates hit 12, with three new additions: Developer David Jones (I), Christopher Miller (D) and State Rep. Barbara Merrill (I) (Central Maine Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal, 1/23/06). ..... Carpenter Robert Bizier (D) is challenging Balducci for the Democratic nomination (Portland Press Herald, 12/15/05). ..... Balducci tapped former Maine Won't Discriminate manager Jesse Connolly to manage his campaign (AP, 12/15/05). ..... State Sen. Peter Mills (R) announced his candidacy (Portland Press Herald, 8/3/05). ..... "Topping the list of possible Republican contenders is Peter Cianchette, who placed second to Baldacci in 2002. "Other Republicans mentioned as possible candidates include former" Rep. David Emery, former state Senate President Richard Bennett and the current minority leader in the state Senate, Paul Davis (Portland Press-Herald, 2/1/05). .... "If there was ever any doubt about his intentions," Baldacci has made it clear "that he plans to seek re-election" (AP, 1/28/05).
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2006 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Baldacci (D)
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205,274
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38%
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Chandler Woodcock (R)
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162,798
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30%
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Barbara Merrill (UNR)
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116,064
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22%
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Patricia LaMarche (G)
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51,734
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10%
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2006 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Baldacci (D)
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unopposed
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Baldacci (D)
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238,179
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47%
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Peter Cianchette (R)
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209,496
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41%
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Jonathan Carter (Green)
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46,903
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9%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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John Baldacci (D)
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unopposed
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Angus S. King Jr. (I)
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246,772
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59%
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James B. Longley Jr. (R)
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79,716
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19%
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Thomas J. Connolly (D)
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50,506
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12%
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Patricia H. Lamarche (I)
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28,722
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7%
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Other
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15,293
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4%
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