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Maine MAINE
2006 Senate Race

The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics.
The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838.


Olympia Snowe (R) vs. Jean Hay Bright (D)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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With 92% of precincts reporting, Olympia Snowe (R) leads Jean Hay Bright (D), 74% to 21%.



Sen. Olympia Snowe (R)


Olympia Snowe

First elected in 1994; Seeking third full term; Snowe was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Feb. 21, 1947; Augusta, Maine
  • Family: Married (John McKernan)
  • Education: University of Maine, B.A., 1969
  • Professional Career: Director, Superior Concrete Co., 1969-78; Auburn Board of Voter Registration, 1971-73
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1978-94; state Senate, 1976-78; state House, 1973-76



Jean Hay Bright (D)


Jean Hay Bright

Hay Bright, a farmer, was nominated with 51% in a two-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Oct. 23, 1947; Youngstown, Ohio
  • Family: Married (David Bright); two children, two stepchildren
  • Education: University of Maine - Orono, B.U.S., 1998
  • Professional Career: Organic farmer, 1984-92, 1999-present; political columnist, 1994-2000, 2002-03; legislative assistant, Rep. Tom Andrews, 1993; author; reporter, 1975-85
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: None



Previous Election Results

 2000 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Olympia Snowe (R) 437,689 69% $1,981,504
  Mark Lawrence (D) 197,183 31% $727,655
 
 2000 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Olympia Snowe (R) unopposed    
 
 1994 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Olympia Snowe (R) 308,244 60% $2,041,834
  Tom Andrews (D) 186,042 36% $1,482,060
  Other 17,447 3%  


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