Maine gubernatorial election, 1990

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1990
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  1986 November 6, 1990 1994  

  John R. McKernan (Maine Governor).jpg JosephBrennan.jpg
Nominee John R. McKernan, Jr. Joseph E. Brennan Andrew Adam
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote243,766230,03848,377
Percentage46.7%44.1%9.3%

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County Results

McKernan:     40–50%     50–60%

Brennan:     40-50%

Governor before election

John R. McKernan, Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

John R. McKernan, Jr.
Republican

The 1990 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican Governor John McKernan defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former Governor) Joseph E. Brennan in a tight contest. Independent Andrew Adam took in 9.3% of the vote.

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Results

1990 Gubernatorial Election, Maine
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican John R. McKernan (Incumbent)243,76646.7%-
Democratic Joseph E. Brennan 230,03844.1%-
Independent Andrew Adam48,3779.3%-
Majority13,7282.6%

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