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The 1998 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998 to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Independent governor Angus King won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee James B. Longley Jr., Democratic nominee Thomas J. Connolly, Green Independent nominee Pat LaMarche and Taxpayers' Party nominee William P. Clarke Jr.

This election was the first since 1982 in which the winning candidate received greater than 50% of the vote. This was not achieved again until 2018. This is currently the most recent election that Maine elected an independent governor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas J. Connolly 36,954 81.72
Democratic Joseph Ricci 8,264 18.28
Total votes 45,218 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James B. Longley, Jr. 38,192 66.04
Republican Henry L. Joy 11,411 19.73
Republican Leo G. Martin 8,229 14.23
Total votes 57,832 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1998[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Angus King (incumbent) 246,772 58.61% +23.25%
Republican James B. Longley Jr. 79,716 18.93% -4.14%
Democratic Thomas J. Connolly 50,506 12.00% -21.83%
Green Pat LaMarche 28,722 6.82% +0.43%
Constitution William P. Clarke Jr. 15,293 3.63%
Majority 167,056 39.68% +38.14%
Turnout 421,009
Independent hold Swing

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