Summary
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced she is running for the U.S. Senate to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills was encouraged to run by Democratic leaders after her public disagreement with President Donald Trump over transgender athlete policies. The Democratic primary will be competitive, with several other candidates already in the race.
Key Facts
- Janet Mills is the Governor of Maine and plans to run for the U.S. Senate.
- She aims to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins.
- Mills was encouraged by Democratic leaders to run after a disagreement with President Trump.
- There is already a crowded Democratic primary for this Senate race.
- Mills highlighted her record as governor, emphasizing education, healthcare, and abortion rights.
- Susan Collins has been in office since 1996, and Democrats have not won a Senate race in Maine since 1988.
- Other candidates in the race include progressive Democrats like Jordan Wood and Graham Platner.
- The Democratic primary could be challenging due to the number of candidates and differing viewpoints.
