Governor Janet Mills Ends Senate Bid, Leaving Graham Platner as Presumptive Democratic Nominee
Maine U.S. Senate Democratic Primary·April 30 – April 30, 2026
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Governor Janet Mills Ends Senate Bid, Leaving Graham Platner as Presumptive Democratic Nominee
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race on April 30, 2026. Mills cited a lack of campaign funding as the primary reason for ending her bid. Her exit comes just weeks before the primary election clash was scheduled to take place.
The decision clears the path for Graham Platner to secure the Democratic nomination. Platner is now the presumptive nominee to face incumbent Senator Susan Collins in the general election. Recent polling and campaign activity suggested a surge for Platner prior to the governor's departure from the race.
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