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2002Final results

2002 election for Maine's 2nd District

U.S. House · Maine

Michael H. Michaud (D) won with 52.0% of the vote, defeating Kevin L. Raye (R) by 4.0 points.

Michael H. MichaudDemocrat · winner
52.0%116,868
Kevin L. RayeRepublican
48.0%107,849
224,717 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2002

Races before and after

EvenD+47.11996D+52.41998D+46.92000D+4.02002D+18.62004D+41.02006

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Money in this race

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

Michael H. MichaudKevin L. Raye
$1.2M
Raised by the campaign
$1.1M
$1.2M
Spent by the campaign
$1.1M
$13.2K
Cash on hand
$1K

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2002.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2002