Gov. James Longley
Bureau/Division/Agency
Archives; Secretary of State
Document Type
MovingImage
Exact Creation Date
12-13-2019
Broad Creation Date
1974-11-01
Language
English
Location
Lewiston; Augusta
Keywords
Maine; Independent Candidate; Governor of Maine
Recommended Citation
"Gov. James Longley" (2019). Maine Bicentennial Moments. 36.
https://digitalmaine.com/arc_200th_moments/36
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Rights Statement
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Description
In November 1974, a Lewiston insurance executive not enrolled in a political party becomes the first independent candidate to be elected governor of any state. James Longley serves one term. 20 years later, Angus King becomes the second independent to be elected governor of Maine.