1982 United States Senate election in Maine

The 1982 United States Senate election in Maine took place on November 2, 1982. Edmund Muskie, elected in the 1976 Senate election, resigned his seat in 1980 to become Secretary of State. Appointed incumbent Democratic senator George J. Mitchell won election to a full six-year term, defeating Congressman David F. Emery.

1982 United States Senate election in Maine

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee George J. Mitchell David F. Emery
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 279,819 179,882
Percentage 60.87% 39.13%

County results
Mitchell:      50–60%      60–70%
Emery:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

George J. Mitchell
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

George J. Mitchell
Democratic

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