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SHOWDOWN STATES: MAINE
The Candidates:
• George W. Bush
• John Kerry
• Ralph Nader
• Third Parties
Showdown States:
The Conventions:
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Maine awards electoral votes based on a district system. Two electoral votes go to the statewide winner and one to the winner of each of the state's two congressional districts. With a tight race in the northern district, Maine could split its electoral votes for the first time ever.
Gallup.com: Showdown state poll details external link
Maine poll roundup
COOK ELECTORAL RATING - LEANS KERRY
The Cook Political Report rates each state's leaning in the Electoral College based upon a canvas of at least four top strategists for each party. As of October 21, Maine was rated Leans Kerry.
Cook's U.S. electoral map
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BUSH/CHENEY
5 Bush visits since March 3
Sept. 23 - BUSH: Visit with army reservists and rally, Bangor
Sept. 17-18 - BUSH: Family compound, Kennebunkport
Aug. 6-8 - BUSH: Family wedding, Kennebunkport
KERRY/EDWARDS
0 Kerry visits since March 3
Oct. 30 - EDWARDS: Rally, Bangor
Sept. 26 - EDWARDS: Rally, Lewiston
Sept. 8 - EDWARDS: Rally, Orono
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BUSH/CHENEY
$88,126
October 21-27
KERRY/EDWARDS
$165,758
October 21-27
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Pine Tree State

Estimated 1,305,728 in 2003

Gore (49%) defeated Bush (44%) by 33,335 votes.
Presidential voting history

State law allows for a split of four electoral votes among candidates, but that has yet to occur.
Electoral College explainer




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