Summary
Maine Governor Janet Mills has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, aiming to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 elections. This move has sparked significant interest within the Democratic Party, where Mills' candidacy will face challenger Graham Platner, a progressive candidate endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Key Facts
- Janet Mills, the Governor of Maine, is campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat.
- Mills aims to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 election.
- Mills has clashed with President Trump over transgender athletes' rights.
- A federal judge ruled in Mills' favor in a court case against the Trump administration.
- Progressive candidate Graham Platner is also running for the Senate seat, supported by Senator Bernie Sanders.
- The Democratic primary is highlighting issues of age, ideology, and experience within the party.
- Several youth groups support Platner, advocating for generational change in leadership.
- Other Democrats in the race include Dan Kleban and Jordan Wood.
