Graham Platner Surge Threatens Susan Collins As Janet Mills Bows Out
Summary
Maine Governor Janet Mills has stopped her campaign for the U.S. Senate. This leaves progressive Democrat Graham Platner to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the important November election, where polls currently show Platner ahead.Key Facts
- Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, ended her Senate campaign due to lack of funds.
- Democrat Graham Platner now faces incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the general election.
- Polls show Platner leading Collins by about 7.6 points on average.
- Collins had a very narrow lead over Mills earlier, only 0.2 points in polls.
- Maine tends to vote Democratic but also supports candidates from both parties.
- Collins has won previous elections because of her popularity and ability to work with both sides.
- Democrats believe Collins may face a tough race partly because President Donald Trump’s popularity is falling nationwide.
- A recent poll showed 48% support for Platner and 41% for Collins among likely voters.
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