Summary
The Maine Senate race is heating up as Democratic candidates Janet Mills and Graham Platner vie for the chance to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins in 2026. Recent polls show Platner slightly ahead of Mills as the preferred Democratic nominee against Collins. Despite internal divisions, both candidates are gathering national support.
Key Facts
- Janet Mills and Graham Platner are competing for the Democratic nomination to challenge Susan Collins in 2026.
- A recent poll shows Platner slightly leading Mills in the Democratic nomination race.
- Another poll indicates Platner is slightly ahead of Collins in a general election scenario, while Mills is tied with Collins.
- Mills has strong support from women and older voters, while Platner is popular among younger voters.
- National Democratic figures, including Chuck Schumer, support Mills, while progressives like Bernie Sanders endorse Platner.
- The poll results vary, with different polls showing varied leads for both candidates over Collins.
- The Maine Senate seat is crucial for Democrats, who are trying to gain Senate control from a Republican majority.
