Democrats are aiming at Maine for a Senate seat. But will the state give up Susan Collins?
Summary
Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican from Maine, is running for her sixth term while facing a strong challenge from Democrat Graham Platner, a Marine veteran with no political experience. Democrats see Maine as a key state where they can gain a Senate seat in the upcoming election, especially since President Trump’s return to office has influenced the race.Key Facts
- Susan Collins has been a U.S. senator from Maine for nearly 30 years and is considered a moderate conservative.
- Graham Platner is the Democratic candidate; he is 41, a Marine veteran, and an oysterman with no political background.
- Platner’s past includes controversial racist, sexist, and homophobic posts, plus a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
- Maine is one of the few states that Democrats believe they can flip to gain control of the Senate.
- Collins has at times disagreed with President Trump but also supported many of his priorities.
- President Trump has no strong Republican challenger to Collins and has recently softened his criticism of her.
- Issues shaping the race include foreign policy, inflation, immigration, Medicaid cuts, and federal agency funding.
- The race is nationally significant because Collins is the only Republican senator up for re-election in a state won by Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
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