1982 United States Senate election in Maine explained

Election Name:1982 United States Senate election in Maine
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1976 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1988 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:1988
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Nominee1:George J. Mitchell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:279,819
Percentage1:60.87%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:179,882
Percentage2:39.13%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 United States Senate election in Maine took place on November 2, 1982. Edmund Muskie, elected in the 1976 Senate election, resigned his seat in 1980 to become Secretary of State. Appointed incumbent Democratic senator George J. Mitchell won election to a full six-year term, defeating Congressman David F. Emery.

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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General election

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