2008Final results
2008 election for Maine's 2nd District
U.S. House · Maine
Michael H. Michaud (D) won with 67.4% of the vote, defeating John N. Frary (R) by 34.9 points.
Michael H. MichaudDemocrat · winner
67.4%226,274
John N. FraryRepublican
32.6%109,268
335,542 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 2008
Races before and after
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. MichaudJohn N. Frary
$792.5K
Raised by the campaign
$293.6K
$569.1K
Spent by the campaign
$297.6K
$259.3K
Cash on hand
-$71.2K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2008.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2008