The 1988 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell won re-election to a second full term in a landslide. As of October 2026, this is the last time a Democrat has won a U.S. Senate election in Maine. Incumbent Vice President George H. W. Bush won the state in the concurrent presidential election.
General election Candidates George J. Mitchell, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1980 (Democratic) Jasper Wyman, leader of Maine Christian Civic League and businessman (Republican)
Results Mitchell won an overwhelming landslide, carrying all but two municipalities in the state. Wyman would win only the town of Talmadge, 18 votes to Mitchell's 12, while the two candidates would tie in Hersey, 16–16.
See also 1988 United States Senate elections
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