1990 United States Senate election in Maine

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1990 United States Senate election in Maine
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  1984 November 6, 1990 1996  
  Senator William Cohen (R-ME).jpg Neil for book.jpg
Nominee William Cohen Neil Rolde
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote319,167201,053
Percentage61.35%38.65%

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County results
Cohen:     50–60%     60–70%

U.S. senator before election

William Cohen
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

William Cohen
Republican

The 1990 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator William Cohen won re-election to a third term.

Contents

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William Cohen (incumbent) 319,167 61.35%
Democratic Neil Rolde 201,05338.65%
Total votes520,220 100.00%
Republican hold

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - ME US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1990".