Maine

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General Information: 

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%

State Election Information: 

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

Federal Election Information: 

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)

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State Party Information: 

Maine Democratic Party
PO Box 5258 - Google Maps
Augusta, ME 4332
(207) 622-6233
www.mainedems.org

Redistricting Information: 

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.