Maine House District 78 Election Results
Maine House District 78 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 11.2 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1978 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Republican | 1,448 | 1,866 | 43.7% | 12.6 pts |
| 1980 | Republican | 2,035 | 2,475 | 45.1% | 9.8 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 2,340 | 1,660 | 58.5% | 17.0 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 0 | 3,517 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1986 | Democratic | 1,965 | 1,933 | 50.4% | 0.8 pts |
| 1988 | Democratic | 3,058 | 1,577 | 66.0% | 31.9 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 3,286 | 1,218 | 73.0% | 45.9 pts |
| 1992 | Democratic | 3,593 | 1,891 | 65.5% | 31.0 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 795 | 1,584 | 33.4% | 33.2 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 963 | 2,012 | 32.4% | 35.3 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 702 | 1,622 | 30.2% | 39.6 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 1,807 | 2,109 | 46.1% | 7.7 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 1,504 | 1,356 | 52.6% | 5.2 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 2,042 | 2,194 | 48.2% | 3.6 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 2,165 | 1,421 | 60.4% | 20.8 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 2,023 | 2,885 | 41.2% | 17.6 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 0 | 3,611 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 1,849 | 2,898 | 39.0% | 22.1 pts |
| 2014 | Democratic | 2,233 | 1,695 | 56.9% | 13.7 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 2,400 | 2,250 | 51.6% | 3.2 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 2,146 | 1,715 | 55.6% | 11.2 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Maine House District 78 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held Maine House District 78 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 11.2 points.
Which parties have held Maine House District 78 since 1978?
Since 1978, Maine House District 78 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Maine House District 78?
The closest two-party margin on record for Maine House District 78 was 1986, at just 0.8 percentage points.