Online NewsHour: Vote 2002 -- Maine 2nd Congressional District Race

Race: U.S. House of Representative - 2nd District

State Sen. President Michael Michaud (Democrat)

Kevin Raye
(Republican)

	Official Results: Michaud Defeats Raye to Take Maine 2nd District Veteran Democratic state legislator Michael Michaud is the winner of the 2nd District congressional race in Maine, according to results released by the Maine secretary of state. Michaud earned 116,868 votes, defeating his opponent Republican Kevin Raye who earned 107,849 votes. The seat was left open when John Baldacci, a moderate Democrat who has represented the district since 1995, decided to run for governor and quickly evolved into a tossup race viewed as a crucial part of the fight for political control of the U.S. House. (12/11/02) Election 2002 Maine PBS and Maine Public Radio team up to provide full coverage of the state's gubernatorial and congressional election as well as referenda and bond initiatives on this fall's ballot. Maine House Race Stays Close Down To Wire Update: In Maine's Second Congressional District the race between two very different, but highly experienced candidates is playing out beneath the national news radar, even as control of the House of Representatives may hang in the balance. (10/31) 2nd District Campaign is Anything But Black and White Update: Both national parties are pinning their hopes on a pair of candidates with unlikely campaign strategies. The race between Michael Michaud, a pro-life, pro-union Democrat, and Kevin Raye, a pro-choice, pro-business Republican, is running neck and neck. (9/22)



	New Poll Indicates Race is Still Tight Audio Report: A new poll has the race for the 2nd District statistically tied. -- From Maine Public Radio (9/13)




	Candidate Interviews Audio: A 30-minute interview with Sen. Michaud. Audio: A 30-minute interview with Mr. Raye. -- From Maine Public Radio



	Money Matters: How Much Do They Have? A closer look at each campaign's finances as they head into the final weeks of the contest. -- From the Center for Responsive Politics

Candidate Profile:
Michael Michaud, from East Millinocket, was unanimously elected Maine's 107th Senate President on December 6, 2000 under the State Senate's unique power sharing arrangement resulting from a first-ever partisan tie. Michaud, 45, grew up in Medway and works at Great Northern Paper Company, where his father and grandfather worked. Michaud first ran for and was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1980 where he went on to serve seven consecutive terms.
-- Maine PBS

An Audio Profile of Mr. Michaud
-- from Maine Public Radio

Candidate Profile:
Kevin Raye, a native of Eastport, worked for Senator Olympia Snowe for more than 17 years. A graduate of Bates College, Raye worked in Bangor from 1983-1994, most of that time running then-Rep. Snowe's 2nd District offices in Auburn, Bangor and Presque Isle. He also held Republican Party leadership positions at the local, county and state levels. Then, for 6 1/2 years, he served as Snowe's chief of staff in the U.S. Senate. Raye lives in the Washington county community of Perry with his wife, Karen.
-- Maine PBS

An Audio Profile of Mr. Raye
-- from Maine Public Radio


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