Summary
A recent poll shows that Democratic candidates have a good chance of winning against Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine's upcoming elections. Graham Platner and Governor Janet Mills are both leading Collins in the polls. The outcome of this race could influence the Democrats' efforts to gain control of the Senate.
Key Facts
- Democratic candidates Graham Platner and Governor Janet Mills are leading Senator Susan Collins in recent polls for the Maine Senate seat.
- The poll by Zenith Research shows Platner ahead by 14 points and Mills ahead by 8 points over Collins.
- Collins is seeking her sixth term in office, having first been elected in 1997.
- Senator Collins' approval rating is 39%, while Mills holds a 48% approval rating.
- Maine voters supported President Joe Biden by 9 points in the 2020 election.
- Collins' previous reelection win in 2020 was by a smaller margin than in 2014.
- Winning Maine could help Democrats regain the Senate majority.
- The Maine Senate election is scheduled for November 2026.
