Summary
Democratic Governor Janet Mills from Maine announced her campaign to run for the U.S. Senate against Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills highlights her opposition to President Trump on issues like transgender athletes and spending cuts as reasons for her candidacy. The race is significant for Democrats as Maine is a key target in their efforts to gain Senate seats.
Key Facts
- Governor Janet Mills is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Mills plans to challenge Trump’s policies, including his past executive order on transgender athletes.
- She criticizes President Trump for cutting food and health care aid for low-income Americans.
- Mills’ campaign focuses on representing the people of Maine and their future.
- Democrats are targeting Maine as a major opportunity in the 2026 Senate elections.
- Susan Collins has historically been seen as independent but has voted with Trump on key issues.
- Collins voted to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, affecting decisions like Roe v. Wade.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a video countering Mills’ campaign announcement.
