The 2002 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002 to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Independent governor Angus King was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third consecutive term. U.S. Congressman John Baldacci won the Democratic primary uncontested, while former State Representative Peter Cianchette emerged from the Republican primary victorious. Baldacci and Cianchetti squared off in the general election, along with Green Party nominee Jonathan Carter and independent State Representative John Michael.

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2002 Maine gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Baldacci Peter Cianchette Jonathan Carter Party Democratic Republican Green Popular vote 238,179 209,496 46,903 Percentage 47.15% 41.47% 9.28%

County results Municipality results Baldacci:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Cianchette:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Carter:      50-60% Tie:      40-50%      50%

Governor before election Angus King Independent Elected Governor John Baldacci Democratic

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Ultimately, John Baldacci prevailed to win what would be his first of two terms as governor. This was the first election since 1982 that Maine elected a Democratic governor.^[1]