The United States of America Presidential election of 2012 in Maine was won by Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama over his nearest rival Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney by a victory margin of over 15%.

Maine is located in the northeastern United States. Tourism, paper, wood products, agriculture, biotechnology are the major contributors to the Maine's economy.

Maine 2012 Presidential Election Results

Election Analysis

For US presidential election of 2012 , Maine , was considered to be a safe blue ( Democratic ) state . Democratic party won in Maine for the past 5 presidential elections with big margins.

Maine has voted heavily Democratic in the recent Presidential elections. Though Republican support surged in the recent 2010 elections, it will be difficult for the Mitt Romney to carry the state because of Obama's big win in the state in 2008 Presidential election.

Maine Previous Presidential Election Results

Political situation in Maine in the Year 2012:

1. Maine legalizes same sex marriage, but voters repeal the law .
2. Miane's unemployment stands at 7.6% lower than the national average of 8.1% as of August 2012.
3. Republican party makes major gains in the 2010 elections in Maine.

Population by Race in Maine : Year 2010