United States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2014

United States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2014
Maine
November 4, 2014 (2014-11-04)
Both Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0
Seats won 1 1
Seat change Decrease1 Increase1
Popular vote 305,242 228,071
Percentage 51.53% 38.50%

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the two U.S. Representatives from the state of Maine, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including Governor of Maine and United States Senate. The primary elections were held on June 10, 2014.

This election marked the first time since 1994 that Maine elected a Republican into the House of Representatives.

District 1

The 1st district includes covers the southern coastal area of the state, including all of Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and York counties and most of Kennebec County. Located within the district are the cities of Portland, Augusta, Brunswick and Saco. The incumbent is Democrat Chellie Pingree, who has represented the district since 2009. She was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chellie Pingree 30,950 88.96
Blank ballots 3,842 11.04
Total votes 34,792 100

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Declined

Results

Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Isaac Misiuk 17,061 67.13
Blank ballots 8,355 32.87
Total votes 25,416 100

Independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Endorsements

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Chellie
Pingree (D)		 Issac
Misiuk (R)		 Richard
Murphy (I)		 Other Undecided
Maine People's Resource Center October 31–November 2, 2014 419 ± 4.79% 55.7% 30.4% 6.7% — 7.2%
Pan Atlantic/SMS Group October 15–21, 2014 206 ± 6.8% 62% 18.3% 6.2% — 13.6%
University of New Hampshire October 15–21, 2014 297 ± 5.5% 57% 19% 10% — 13%
Critical Insights September 24–30, 2014 311 ± 4% 53% 19% 10% — 17%
Pan Atlantic SMS September 23–29, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 51.4% 8.7% 10.4% — 29.5%
University of New Hampshire September 18–25, 2014 220 ± 6.2% 66% 13% 0% 4% 17%
University of New Hampshire June 12–18, 2014 305 ± 6.5% 56% 22% — 2% 20%

Results

Maine's 1st Congressional District, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chellie Pingree (Incumbent) 186,674 60.43
Republican Isaac J. Misiuk 94,751 30.67
Independent Richard P. Murphy 27,410 8.87
Others 63 0.02
Total votes 308,898 100
Democratic hold

District 2

The 2nd district covers 27,326 square miles (70,770 km2), comprising nearly 80% of the state's total land area. It is the largest district east of the Mississippi River and the 24th-largest overall. It is the second-most rural district in the United States, with 72.11% of its population in rural areas, behind only Kentucky's 5th congressional district. It includes most of the land area north of the Portland and Augusta metropolitan areas, including the cities of Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn and Presque Isle. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Michaud, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+2.

Michaud did not seek re-election, and was selected as Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine in the 2014 election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrew
Declined

Endorsements

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Emily
Cain 		Troy Dale
Jackson 		Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling June 2–3, 2014 810 ±3.4% 60% 25% — 15%

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emily Cain 19,906 65.71
Democratic Troy Dale Jackson 8,116 26.79
Blank ballots 2,271 7.5
Total votes 30,293 100

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrew
Declined

Endorsements

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Bruce
Poliquin		 Kevin
Raye		 Blaine
Richardson		 Richard
Rosen		 Undecided
Public Opinion Strategies* November 4–5, 2013 310 ± 5.57% 18% 42% 3% 5% 32%

Results

Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bruce Poliquin 19,736 53.49
Republican Kevin Raye 14,987 40.62
Blank ballots 2,174 5.89
Total votes 36,897 100

Independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Campaign

Bruce Poliquin resisted invitations to debates where Blaine Richardson would be present, including one sponsored by MPBN. Political observers stated this might have been due to Richardson's potential to split the conservative vote. Emily Cain expressed support for Richardson being present at debates and said she will only attend debates where both of the other candidates are present.[45] A debate to be held on WMTW-TV was cancelled after Cain pulled out to protest Richardson not being invited. WMTW said they and their parent company, Hearst Television, had strict criteria for invitations to debates that Richardson did not meet. This criteria included holding large campaign events, fundraising, and performance in polling, all of which WMTW said were not met.[46]

On August 29, Richardson revealed, and Poliquin's campaign confirmed, that Richardson rejected a request from Poliquin to quit the race. A Poliquin spokesman stated the phone call was made because Richardson has "no chance" to win and "seems more interested in working with Emily Cain to bash Bruce rather than have a discussion about the future". Richardson said he would stay in the race and he was "so fed up with the parties, both of them". He also said that Poliquin asking him to quit was one of the biggest boosts for his campaign it has seen.[47]

Endorsements

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Emily
Cain (D)		 Bruce
Poliquin (R)		 Blaine
Richardson (I)		 Other Undecided
Maine People's Resource Center October 31–November 2, 2014 397 ± 4.92% 42% 42.9% 9.8% — 5.2%
Pan Atlantic/SMS Group October 15–21, 2014 186 ± 7% 38.9% 37.7% 7.6% — 15.9%
University of New Hampshire October 15–21, 2014 291 ± 5.5% 40% 41% 8% — 9%
Normington Petts** October 15–16, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 42% 34% 8% — 16%
Critical Insights September 24–30, 2014 295 ± 4% 36% 41% 6% — 16%
Pan Atlantic SMS September 23–29, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 36.2% 32.7% 6.3% — 25%
University of New Hampshire September 18–25, 2014 220 ± 6.2% 30% 40% 3% — 27%
Public Opinion Strategies* August 17–19, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 37% 33% 6% — 24%
University of New Hampshire June 12–18, 2014 222 ± 6.5% 44% 39% — 0% 17%
Public Opinion Strategies^ November 4–5, 2013 400 ± 4.9% 37% 34% — — 29%

Results

Maine's 2nd Congressional District, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bruce Poliquin 133,320 47.03
Democratic Emily Ann Cain 118,568 41.83
Independent Blaine Richardson 31,337 11.05
Others 248 0.09
Total votes 283,473 100
Republican gain from Democratic

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html
  2. ↑ Miller, Kevin. "Chellie Pingree says she won't run for Maine governor". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Tabulations for Elections held in 2014". Maine Secretary of State. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Mistler, Steve (August 7, 2013). "Two announce plans to run for Maine congressional seats". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  5. ↑ Harriman, Phil (December 27, 2013). "Get ready for one doozy of a political year". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  6. ↑ Koeing, Seth (August 8, 2013). "National Guardsman enters 1st District congressional race as independent". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  7. ↑ "GOP ticket in Maine features conflicting views between moderate Collins, conservative LePage, Poliquin". Bangor Daily News. July 20, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "LePage's endorsement of Misiuk spends more time on LePage than Misiuk". Bangor Daily News. June 9, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Maine's 1st District can continue to benefit from Chellie Pingree's influence". Bangor Daily News. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  10. ↑ "OUR OPINION: Who do we endorse? Nobody — and here's why". MaineToday Media/Kennebec Journal. August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Sportsman's Alliance of Maine won't endorse candidates in gubernatorial, federal races". Bangor Daily News. August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  12. 1 2 "Maine General Election 2014". Maine Secretary of State. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  13. 1 2 Stone, Matthew (June 14, 2013). "Cain's in, Fredette's out of 2014 2nd District congressional race". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  14. 1 2 3 4 http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html
  15. ↑ "Sen. Troy Jackson announces run for US Congress". Bangor Daily News. July 1, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  16. ↑ Moretto, Mario (March 17, 2014). "Alden Smith drops out, leaving Senate heavyweights to vie for congressional nod". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  17. 1 2 Strimling, Ethan (June 13, 2013). "Michaud is running. Democrats have life!". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
  18. ↑ Strimling, Ethan (December 31, 2013). "Joe Baldacci decides not to run for Congress". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Michaud's possible jump sets off the sounds of musical chairs". Kennebec Journal. June 13, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  20. 1 2 3 4 Miller, Kevin (August 25, 2013). "Michaud is Republicans see potential to win 2nd District seat". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
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  23. ↑ http://bangordailynews.com/2014/05/04/opinion/contributors/troy-jackson-has-courage-thats-what-it-will-take-to-combat-washingtons-tea-party-extremism/
  24. ↑ http://agreetodisagree.bangordailynews.com/2013/10/28/maine-politics/afl-cio-labor-unite-around-jackson/
  25. 1 2 3 http://www.troyjacksonforcongress.com/press-releases/afscme-local-2011-endorses-troy-jackson-congress
  26. ↑ http://www.troyjacksonforcongress.com/news-clips/maine-teamsters-endorse-michaud-governor-jackson-congress
  27. 1 2 "Poliquin declares candidacy for 2nd Congressional District". Kennebec Journal. August 26, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Raye joining Republican fray for Michaud's seat". Kennebec Journal. August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  29. ↑ "Richardson preps another run for Congress | www.timesrecord.com". The Times Record. January 21, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  30. 1 2 "Belfast conservative drops Republican affiliation". Kennebec Journal. January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Richard Rosen opts out of race to replace Michaud in CD2". Bangor Daily News. November 30, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  32. ↑ "Republican Willette ends bid to replace Michaud in Congress". Kennebec Journal. August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  33. ↑ "Lawmakers Override Governor's Budget Veto - LePage Considering Future As Maine Governor". WABI TV. June 26, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  34. ↑ Cousins, Christopher (December 3, 2013). "Thibodeau considering run for 2nd Congressional District seat". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  35. ↑ "John Boehner will campaign with Bruce Poliquin". Bangordailynews.com. September 17, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  36. ↑ "Collins helps Poliquin raise $281,000 in congressional bid". Kennebec Journal. 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
  37. ↑ "Poliquin gains endorsement from pro-business group". Bangordailynews.com. September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  38. ↑ "Are the tides turning in Poliquin's favor?". Bangordailynews.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  39. ↑ http://www.poliquinforcongress.com/news/poliquin-endorsed-by-republican-liberty-caucus/
  40. ↑ "U.S. GOP Congressman Brushes off Criticism for Health Care Vote". ABC News. 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
  41. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 http://www.kevinraye.com/gop_leaders_endorse_kevin_raye
  42. ↑ http://www.kevinraye.com/bipac_endorses_kevin_raye
  43. ↑ http://www.kjonline.com/news/Raye_announces_National_Rifle_Association_endorsement_.html
  44. ↑ "Kevin Raye is most deserving of GOP votes in 2nd District". Bangordailynews.com. June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  45. ↑ "Emily Cain, Blaine Richardson take issue with Bruce Poliquin's debate attendance policy". Bangordailynews.com. July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  46. ↑ "Cain skipping WMTW debate". wmtw.com. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  47. ↑ "'Fed up' Richardson rejects Poliquin call to quit congressional campaign". Bangordailynews.com. August 29, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  48. 1 2 3 Nell Gluckman (October 17, 2014). "A coalition of Republicans announces support for Emily Cain". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  49. ↑ Michael Shepherd (October 1, 2014). "Angus King to endorse 2nd District's Cain on Wednesday". KJonline.com. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  50. ↑ Ethan Strimling (October 14, 2013). "EMILY's love of Emily is a very big deal". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  51. ↑ http://cainforcongress.com/cain-for-congress-receives-labor-endorsement/
  52. ↑ "On June 10, Democrats' best choice for 2nd District is Emily Cain". Bangordailynews.com. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  53. ↑ "Cain offers productive approach that's needed in Congress". Bangordailynews.com. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  54. ↑ "Cain for Congress Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund". Cain for Congress. May 30, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  55. ↑ "EqualityMaine Endorses in Three Primary Races". EqualityMaine. June 9, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  56. ↑ "AFL-CIO endorses Cain, Bellows; Mike Tipping's new book on his favorite governor". Bangor Daily News. June 25, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  57. ↑ "Sierra Club Maine endorses Cain; Alfond pays ethics fine; somber Senate tribute to McGowan". Bangor Daily News. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
  58. ↑ "OUR OPINION: Who do we endorse? Nobody — and here's why". MaineToday Media/Kennebec Journal. August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
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