Maine

Population: 1,305,728
Size: 30,862 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 53.6% v. 44.6%
Lower House
Total seats: 151
Party breakdown: 89D/60R/2I
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 35
Party breakdown: 18D/17R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Olympia Snowe (R)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
Susan Collins (R)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 2
Party breakdown: 2(D)
Competitive districts: 01 - (Open)
Maine Democratic Party
PO Box 5258 - Google Maps
Augusta, ME 4332
(207) 622-6233
www.mainedems.org
A 15-member commission is appointed by the Speaker of the House and Minority Leader (3 each), the President of the Senate and Minority Leader (2 each), the Chairs of two major political parties (1 each) who each select one member from the public. The state Supreme Court draws the plan if the deadline is not met. The governor has veto power over both the congressional and state legislative plans.

