Graham Platner Surge Threatens Susan Collins As Janet Mills Bows Out
Maine Governor Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign due to lack of financial resources, paving the way for progressive Democrat Graham Platner to face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. Platner currently holds a wider polling lead over Collins compared to Mills, making the race one of the most competitive in the upcoming midterms. Although Maine has a Democratic lean, Collins has historically won reelection through bipartisan appeal and personal popularity.
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By Andrew StantonWeekend Staff WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, setting up a general election between progressive Democrat Graham Platner and incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in the critical November election.The Senate race in Maine is a top Democratic target and is widely expected to be among the most compettitive in the midterm elections. Mills' announcement is a blow for Collins, as polling has given Platner a wider lead over her compared to Mills. RealClearPolitics’ polling aggregate shows him with an average 7.6 point lead over Collins as of Thursday morning.
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