Susan Collins Chances of Losing Get Worse in Maine After Janet Mills Exit
Summary
A new poll shows Democrat Graham Platner leading Republican Senator Susan Collins by 7 points in the 2026 Maine Senate race. The race became clearer after Governor Janet Mills ended her campaign, making Platner the likely Democratic candidate.Key Facts
- Platner leads Collins with 48% support versus 41% in the latest poll.
- The poll surveyed 827 likely voters in Maine from May 8-18, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.7%.
- The previous poll in early 2026 showed Platner ahead by only 4 points.
- Maine voted for Vice President Kamala Harris by about 7 points in the 2024 election.
- Collins has won tough races before, including in 2020 when polls showed her opponent leading.
- Democrats think President Donald Trump’s lower approval ratings could hurt Collins’ chances.
- Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, dropped out of the Senate race, leaving Platner as the main Democratic candidate.
- Other polls also show Platner leading Collins by similar margins.
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