Summary
Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate, claims that his primary race against Governor Janet Mills is nearly over, with polls showing him leading. Platner's campaign is focusing on the general election against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, despite Mills' negative ads targeting him.
Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running in the Democratic primary in Maine for the Senate seat.
- Platner's campaign memo shows he is leading Governor Janet Mills by 27 to 38 percentage points in recent polls.
- The primary race between Platner and Mills is scheduled for June 9.
- Mills has aired negative ads against Platner, featuring criticism of his past social media comments.
- Platner's team plans to focus on the general election and has begun airing ads against Susan Collins.
- Platner is preparing for town halls in conservative areas and is focused on reaching independent voters.
- Platner is confirmed to debate Mills before the primary election.
