Summary
A new poll indicates that Democrat Graham Platner is trailing behind Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming Senate race in Maine. Platner's campaign has been affected by old controversies and polls show Collins with a significant lead over him.
Key Facts
- Graham Platner, a Democrat, is running against Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
- A recent poll shows Collins leading Platner by nine points overall.
- When voters were informed about Platner's past controversies, Collins' lead increased to 19 points.
- The poll surveyed 700 likely voters with a margin of error of 3.7 percentage points.
- Although most voters prefer Democrats on a general ballot, 54% disapprove of Collins' job performance.
- Platner's controversies include old Reddit posts and a tattoo with controversial imagery.
- Platner is also facing Democratic Governor Janet Mills in the primary.
- Collins has historically won in challenging political environments.
