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Maine — 2008 U.S. Senate election
Recent presidential results
Akashic2008 · U.S. SenateMaine · U.S. SenateSusan M. CollinsR+22.7
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2008 Senate returns.
- Susan M. Collins✓(i)Republican444,30061.3%
- Thomas H. AllenDemocrat279,51038.6%
- OtherOther6200.1%
presidential baselinePresident 2008D+17.3Senate 2008R+22.7vs. baselineR+40.1
Maine's 2008 Senate race ran 40.1 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Maine's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | +20.4% |
| 1978 | −22.7% |
| 1982 | +21.7% |
| 1984 | −47.5% |
| 1988 | +62.6% |
| 1990 | −22.7% |
| 1994 | −23.9% |
| 1996 | −5.3% |
| 2000 | −37.9% |
| 2002 | −16.9% |
| 2006 | −53.7% |
| 2008 | −22.7% |
| 2012 | +22.1% |
| 2014 | −37.0% |
| 2018 | +19.1% |
| 2020 | −8.6% |
| 2024 | +17.4% |
Same ballot, 2008ME
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2008 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.