Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner
Summary
Maine Governor Janet Mills has ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate because she did not have enough money to compete. Her decision allows Graham Platner, a progressive candidate, to become the Democratic nominee to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Janet Mills was running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
- She stopped her campaign due to insufficient financial support.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged Mills to run.
- Graham Platner is a progressive candidate who raised more money and got more support than Mills.
- Platner will now be the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine.
- The race will be against the current Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- This development is recent and may be updated as more information becomes available.
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