The 2024 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the U.S. Senate to represent the state of Maine. Independent incumbent Angus King, who caucuses with the Democratic Party, is seeking a third term. He is being challenged by Republican former state party chair Demitroula Kouzounas, Democratic state official David Costello, and independent attorney Jason Cherry. Primary elections took place on June 11, 2024.[1]
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This election will coincide with five referendum questions, including a referendum to change the state flag, as well as the presidential election, U.S. House elections for the state's two congressional districts, and various other state, county and local elections.
Independents
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Jason Cherry, attorney and former FBI agent[2]
- Angus King, incumbent U.S. senator[3]
Endorsements
editAngus King
- U.S. Senators
- Joe Manchin, U.S. senator from West Virginia (2010–present) (Independent; Democratic until 2024)[4]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of July 24, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Angus King (I) | $4,802,784 | $2,069,527 | $3,118,927 |
| Jason Cherry (I) | $110,000 | $95,478 | $6,011 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Republican primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Demitroula "Demi" Kouzounas, former chair of the Maine Republican Party[15]
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of May 22, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Demi Kouzounas (R) | $300,712[a] | $55,731 | $244,980 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Demi Kouzounas | 58,832 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 58,832 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- David Costello, consultant and former deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment[17]
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of May 22, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| David Costello (D) | $72,408[b] | $13,302 | $59,424 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Costello | 54,537 | 100.0% | |
| Total votes | 54,537 | 100.0% | ||
General election
editPredictions
edit| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[18] | Solid I | November 9, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[19] | Solid I | November 9, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Safe I | September 5, 2024 |
| Decision Desk HQ/The Hill[21] | Safe I | October 11, 2024 |
| Elections Daily[22] | Safe I | May 4, 2023 |
| CNalysis[23] | Solid I | November 21, 2023 |
| RealClearPolitics[24] | Solid I | August 5, 2024 |
| Split Ticket[25] | Safe I | October 23, 2024 |
| 538[26] | Likely I | October 23, 2024 |
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Angus King (I) | $4,802,784 | $2,069,527 | $3,118,927 |
| Demi Kouzounas (R) | $503,998[c] | $170,805 | $333,192 |
| David Costello (D) | $109,637[d] | $24,063 | $85,894 |
| Jason Cherry (I) | $110,000[e] | $95,478 | $6,011 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[f] |
Margin of error |
Angus King (I) |
Demi Kouzounas (R) |
David Costello (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | October 29 - November 2, 2024 | 1,485 (LV) | ± 2.4% | 50% | 35% | 7% | 1%[g] | 6% |
| SurveyUSA[A] | October 24–29, 2024 | 1,079 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 54% | 28% | 8% | 3%[h] | 8% |
| Pan Atlantic Research | September 5–15, 2024 | 812 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 53% | 23% | 8% | 1%[i] | 16% |
| University of New Hampshire | August 15–19, 2024 | 951 (LV) | ± 3.2% | 43% | 33% | 9% | 4%[j] | 12% |
| Digital Research | April 8–30, 2024 | 609 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 57% | 28% | 12% | – | 3% |
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Angus King (incumbent) | 423,369 | 51.79% | ||
| Republican | Demi Kouzounas | 282,867 | 34.60% | ||
| Democratic | David Costello | 85,566 | 10.57% | ||
| Independent | Jason Cherry | 20,159 | 2.47% | ||
| Write-in | 5,567 | 0.68% | |||
| Total votes | 817,528 | 100.0% | |||
| Independent hold | |||||
Notes
edit- ^ $154,001 of this total was self-funded by Kouzounas
- ^ $50,000 of this total was self-funded by Costello
- ^ $314,001 of this total was self-funded by Kouzounas
- ^ $77,000 of this total was self-funded by Costello
- ^ $55,000 of this total was self-funded by Cherry
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ Cherry (I) with 1%
- ^ Cherry (I) with 3%
- ^ Cherry (I) with 1%
- ^ Cherry (I) with 3%; "Another candidate" with 1%
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by Bangor Daily News and FairVote
References
edit- ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Sen. Angus King facing third challenger for Senate seat". WGME-TV. May 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Steve (June 27, 2023). "Angus King, 79, Says He's Running for Re-Election in 2024". Maine Wire. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Collins, Steve (June 27, 2024). "Sen. Joe Manchin donates to King, Golden reelection campaigns". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ "'That's a big deal': Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, touts key labor endorsement". WCSH. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Support Pro-Israel Candidates". AIPAC PAC. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "2024 – Feminist Majority PAC". feministmajoritypac.org. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections". www.franchise.org. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jewish Dems: President Biden Stands with Israel". Jewish Democratic Council of America. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Angus King". JStreetPAC. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of Congressional Endorsements". League of Conservation Voters. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Endorsements". Population Connection Action Fund. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "2024 Election United States Senate - Maine". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Shepherd, Michael (January 19, 2024). "Former Maine Republican Party chair will run against Angus King". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "June 11, 2024 State Primary Election". Maine.gov.
- ^ Collins, Steve (April 12, 2023). "Brunswick Democrat is first to enter the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Maine". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Senate prediction map". elections2024.thehill.com/. The Hill. June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "'24 Senate Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Battle for the Senate 2024". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Senate Forecast". Split Ticket. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Election Forecast". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Maine U.S. Senate Election Results". The New York Times. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Official campaign websites