Maine Gov. Paul LePage speaks to supporters at the Franco American Heritage Center in Lewiston after being re-elected early Wednesday morning.

Democratic candidate for governor of Maine U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud speaks to supporters at the Port City Music Hall in Portland after conceding to Republican Gov. Paul LePage early Wednesday morning.

Gov. Paul LePage greets supporters at the Franco American Heritage Center in Lewiston early Wednesday after being re-elected.

Gov. Paul LePage speaks to supporters at the Franco American Heritage Center in Lewiston early Wednesday morning after being re-elected.

Brandon Sodegren of Portland, center, and Cristin Turner of Falmouth, right, cheer as WCSH6 anchor Rob Caldwell reports live from the Lepage campaign party at the Franco American Heritage Center in Lewiston. At left, Arlene Tanoosh of Durham watches the television screen.

Gov. Paul LePage greets supporters after his acceptance speech at the Franco American Heritage Center in Lewiston on Tuesday.

Chris Massicotte and Jason Burns of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Institute check their phones while at Port City Music Hall.

Mike Michaud supporters including his sister Lynne, at right, watch as he gives his concession speech at the Port City Music Hall late Tuesday night.

Sue Hurley of Portland watches a television as election results come in at the Mike Michaud election party at Port City Music Hall.

Paul Bayley, usher at Port City Music Hall, holds the door for people as they enter the election party for Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud.

Addie Farmer, 11, of Portland, daughter of David Farmer, political advisor to Mike Michaud, plays with a balloon while waiting for the election party at Port City Music Hall to start on election night.

Beverly Buston-Hatheway of Hallowell and Zac Stearn of Portland watch as results came in at Port City Music Hall during the election night party for Democratic candidate for governor Mike Michaud.

Eliot Cutler's campaign staff watch results on laptops at a party at the Ocean Gateway in Portland Tuesday.

Independent Candidate for Governor Eliot Cutler is greeted by his sister-in-law Liz Cutler as he arrives at his party at the Ocean Gateway in Portland.

Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler gives his concession speech Tuesday night with his wife, Melanie Cutler, at his side at the Ocean Gateway in Portland.

Eliot Cutler gives his wife a kiss during his concession speech Tuesday night at the Ocean Gateway in Portland.