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Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and combat veteran, is surging in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, riding a Bernie Sanders–style progressive platform and a large online following. His rise challenges Maine’s tradition of electing moderates and could reshape the 2026 race, though questions linger about intra-party divisions and the role of national Democrats.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills released her first TV ad for the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Susan Collins, explicitly repudiating ICE and tying Republican immigration enforcement to fear, in a six-figure statewide buy running for two weeks. The spot contrasts Mills’ criticism of deportation tactics with footage of ICE actions, as immigration policy becomes a central campaign issue amid Maine backlash to enforcement and local incidents.
A recent poll shows first-time candidate Graham Platner leading incumbent Governor Janet Mills by 34 points in the Maine Democratic primary for the 2026 Senate race, despite controversies and negative headlines, with party leaders largely staying neutral and emphasizing the primary's importance for the party's future.
A UNH poll shows Graham Platner leading Maine Democratic primary voters with 58% support over Governor Janet Mills' 24%, despite recent controversies. The poll also highlights challenges for incumbent Rep. Jared Golden against Republican LePage in Maine's 2nd District. The race is still early, and recent revelations about Platner's past may impact his campaign.
Graham Platner, a Maine oyster farmer and progressive endorsed by Bernie Sanders, launches a six-figure TV ad criticizing incumbent Governor Janet Mills as part of a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, highlighting a battle between establishment and progressive factions and emphasizing a desire for change and opposition to Trump.
Maine Governor Janet Mills, known for her direct confrontation with President Trump over transgender athlete policies, has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, aiming to oppose Trump's influence and advocate for Democratic causes amid a challenging electoral landscape.
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate, citing her confrontational stance against Trump and her opposition to his policies, aiming to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins and strengthen Democratic efforts in the upcoming elections.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing her clashes with Trump and positioning herself against Republican Senator Susan Collins, amid a contentious Democratic primary featuring younger candidate Graham Platner and debates over generational change within the party.
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her candidacy to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2024 U.S. Senate race, entering a competitive primary with multiple candidates and emphasizing her record on education, healthcare, and abortion rights, while Collins faces criticism over her influence and votes. The race is part of a broader Democratic effort to regain control of the Senate, with Mills seen as a strong contender due to her statewide popularity and experience.
Janet Mills, Maine's governor, is running for the U.S. Senate, positioning herself as a challenger to incumbent Republican Susan Collins, amid a competitive race that could help Democrats regain control of the Senate. Mills emphasizes her opposition to Trump and highlights her age as a potential issue, while Democrats see her as a strong candidate due to Collins' declining popularity.
Maine Governor Janet Mills plans to run for Senate to challenge long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins, aiming to flip the seat for Democrats in a key midterm election race, with Mills bringing broad state recognition and a history of resisting federal interference.
Maine Governor Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Susan Collins in 2026, setting up a high-profile contest in a key battleground state where Democrats aim to gain a Senate seat. Mills, a prominent Democrat and Maine's first female governor, was encouraged by party leaders to challenge Collins, a moderate Republican who has held the seat since 1997. The race is part of Democrats' broader strategy to flip Senate seats in states carried by Democrats in recent elections.
Maine Governor Janet Mills is expected to announce her campaign for the U.S. Senate next week, aiming to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in a key midterm election race that could impact the balance of power in the Senate.
In Maine, a diverse Democratic field including a brewery owner, oyster farmer, and former staffer is vying to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, with potential entry by Governor Janet Mills, as Democrats see an opportunity to unseat Collins due to her perceived vulnerability and shifting voter sentiments. The race highlights generational and ideological contrasts, with the primary outcome heavily influencing the broader control of the US Senate.
Governor Janet Mills of Maine signed a historic law expanding access to abortions later in pregnancy, making it the strongest abortion rights legislation in the nation. The law permits women to obtain abortions later in pregnancy if deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician. Mills signed the law alongside supporters and lawmakers, including Dana Peirce, who inspired the legislation after having to travel out of state for an abortion due to a lethal fetal anomaly. The new law also includes provisions waiving insurance copays and deductibles for abortions. Opponents claim the law allows for abortion on demand through birth, but Mills argues that it is a reasonable and compassionate response to the failings of current abortion laws.