1998Final results
1998 election for Maine Governor
Governor · Maine
Angus S. King, Jr. (Ind) won with 58.6% of the vote, defeating James Longley (R) by 39.7 points.
Angus S. King, Jr.Independent · winner
58.6%246,772
James LongleyRepublican
18.9%79,716
Thomas J. ConnollyDemocrat
12.0%50,506
Pat LaMarcheGreen
6.8%28,722
William P. Clarke Jr.Constitution
3.6%15,293
421,009 votes
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The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1998
Races before and after
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The candidates
Angus S. King, Jr. (I)James Longley (R)Thomas J. Connolly (D)Pat LaMarche (G)
Also on the ballot: William P. Clarke Jr. (Constitution), 3.6%