Maine gubernatorial election, 1990
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The 1990 Maine gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican
Governor John McKernan
defeated Democratic Party
challenger (and former Governor) Joseph Brennan
in a tight contest. Independent Andrew Adam took in 9.3% of the vote.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Governor John McKernan
John R. McKernan, Jr.
John Rettie "Jock" McKernan, Jr. is an American politician who served two terms as the 71st Governor of Maine, from 1987 to 1995....
defeated Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
challenger (and former Governor) Joseph Brennan
Joseph Brennan
Joseph Brennan may refer to:*Joseph Charles Brennan , English recipient of the Victoria Cross*Joseph Brennan , Irish civil servant...
in a tight contest. Independent Andrew Adam took in 9.3% of the vote.