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1990 Maine gubernatorial election
Nominee
John McKernan
Joseph Brennan
Andrew Adam
Party
Republican
Democratic
Independent
Popular vote
243,766
230,038
48,377
Percentage
46.7%
44.1%
9.3%
County Results
McKernan: 40–50% 50–60%
Brennan: 40-50%
Governor before election
John McKernan
Republican
Elected Governor
John McKernan
Republican
The 1990 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican Governor John McKernan defeated Democratic Party challenger (and former governor) Joseph E. Brennan in a tight contest. Independent Andrew Adam took in 9.3% of the vote.
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Joseph E. Brennan (Democratic), Former Governor of Maine and incumbent U.S. Representative from the 1st congressional district
John R. McKernan (Republican), incumbent Governor of Maine
Andrew Adam (Independent)
Results [ ]
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