Maine 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Democratic candidate won 15 of Maine's 16 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin | Barack Obama | Democratic | 31,017 | 56.5% | 15.2 pts | 54,850 |
| Aroostook | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,345 | 53.7% | 9.6 pts | 35,994 |
| Cumberland | Barack Obama | Democratic | 105,218 | 64.1% | 29.9 pts | 164,151 |
| Franklin | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,113 | 58.9% | 20.3 pts | 17,178 |
| Hancock | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,895 | 58.7% | 19.3 pts | 32,165 |
| Kennebec | Barack Obama | Democratic | 37,238 | 56.4% | 14.8 pts | 65,986 |
| Knox | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,728 | 59.7% | 21.4 pts | 22,980 |
| Lincoln | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,886 | 55.1% | 12.0 pts | 21,584 |
| Oxford | Barack Obama | Democratic | 17,940 | 56.7% | 16.0 pts | 31,650 |
| Penobscot | Barack Obama | Democratic | 41,614 | 51.7% | 5.1 pts | 80,467 |
| Piscataquis | John McCain | Republican | 4,785 | 50.7% | 3.8 pts | 9,434 |
| Sagadahoc | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,152 | 57.0% | 16.1 pts | 21,301 |
| Somerset | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,335 | 51.8% | 5.7 pts | 25,758 |
| Waldo | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,967 | 54.8% | 11.6 pts | 21,850 |
| Washington | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,246 | 49.5% | 1.0 pts | 16,654 |
| York | Barack Obama | Democratic | 64,799 | 59.4% | 20.5 pts | 109,161 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Maine in 2008?
The Democratic candidate won 15 of Maine's 16 counties in 2008, with 1 counties going to the other major party.
Which Maine county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Washington had the closest margin in Maine in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 1.0 points out of 16,654 total votes cast.
Which Maine county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
Cumberland had the widest margin in Maine in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 29.9 points.
How many counties are included in Maine's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 16 counties in Maine for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.