2000 United States Senate election in Maine

The 2000 United States Senate election in Maine was held November 7, 2000. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe was re-elected to a second term, defeating Democratic candidate Mark Lawrence.

Candidates

 * Mark W. Lawrence, former President of the Maine State Senate (Democratic)


 * Olympia Snowe, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1995 (Republican)

Campaign
Snowe, a popular moderate incumbent, outpolled and outspent Lawrence. The two candidates agreed to debate on October 15 and 25.