Summary
A recent poll in Maine suggests Democratic candidate Graham Platner is leading Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming elections. Platner also shows a strong lead against Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary. This indicates potential changes in voter support in Maine as the June 9 primary approaches.
Key Facts
- Graham Platner has 48% support compared to Susan Collins' 39% among likely voters.
- Platner leads Mills in the Democratic primary by a significant margin of 33 points.
- The poll surveyed 1,168 likely voters with a margin of error of ±2.9%.
- Another poll by Emerson showed similar results, with Platner leading Collins 48% to 41%.
- Collins is New England’s last Republican member in Congress and has relied on support from both parties.
- Majority voter opinion shows unfavorable views of both Collins and Mills.
- Current projections suggest Platner holds a 7.6-point lead over Collins in the general election.
