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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine |
| country | Maine |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine |
| previous_year | 2004 |
| next_election | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine |
| next_year | 2008 |
| seats_for_election | All 2 Maine seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **2** |
| seats1 | **2** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **350,721** |
| percentage1 | **65.44%** |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 163,165 |
| percentage2 | 30.45% |
| map | {{switcher |
|x300px |District results |x300px |County results Democratic The Maine congressional elections of 2006 were held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The terms of both representatives to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2007, and therefore were put up for contest. The winning candidates served a two-year term from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009. The primary elections were held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Maine, 2006 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 350,721 | 65.44% | 2 | — | |
| Republican | 163,165 | 30.45% | 0 | — | |
| Independents | 22,029 | 4.11% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **535,915** | **100.00%** | **2** | **—** |
District 1
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Tom Allen has been in office since 1997. He defeated Republican challenger Darlene Curley and independent Dexter Kamilewicz in the general election. Neither Allen nor Curley were challenged in their respective primaries.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
District 2
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Michael Michaud has served in Congress since 2003. Michaud defeated Republican Laurence D'Amboise in the general election. Neither Michaud nor D'Amboise were challenged in their respective primaries.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
References
References
- "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
- (6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- (7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
- "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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