Maine gubernatorial election, 1990

Maine gubernatorial election, 1990

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Nominee John R. McKernan, Jr. Joseph E. Brennan Andrew Adam Party Republican Democratic Independent Popular vote 243,766 230,038 48,377 Percentage 46.7% 44.1% 9.3%
County results   Counties won by Brennan   Counties won by McKernan
Governor before election John R. McKernan, Jr. Republican Elected Governor John R. McKernan, Jr. Republican

John R. McKernan, Jr.
Republican

John R. McKernan, Jr.
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.