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.

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1998 Maine gubernatorial election

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Nominee Angus King James B. Longley Jr. Party Independent Republican Popular vote 246,772 79,716 Percentage 58.61% 18.93%   Nominee Tom Connolly Pat LaMarche Party Democratic Green Popular vote 50,506 28,722 Percentage 12.00% 6.82%

County results Municipality results King:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Longley, Jr.:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      >90% Connolly:      50-60% Walker:      30-40% Tie:      40-50%      50%

Governor before election Angus King Independent Elected Governor Angus King Independent

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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.