Maine Democratic Senate Primary
Where Things Stand
Governor Janet Mills and populist Graham Platner are competing in a June 9 primary to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins for a seat that could decide control of the U.S. Senate. While Mills has the backing of Senate leadership, Platner holds a 55% to 28% lead in recent polls following endorsements from progressive Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The race has intensified as Mills runs attack ads regarding Platner's past social media comments while Platner secures high-dollar D.C. fundraisers.
Key Statements
“Emerson College poll shows Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills 55% to 28% in the Maine Democratic Senate primary”
Provides the most recent polling data showing the significant lead held by the challenger.
“Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner... joining progressives in a challenge to the candidate favored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.”
Illustrates the national party divide between the progressive wing and the establishment leadership.
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Platner holds comfortable lead over Janet Mills in Maine Senate race: Poll
Platner dominates Maine Democratic primary, leads Collins in potential general election: Poll
Democrats' chances of flipping Susan Collins' seat get major boost -- poll
Hoping to unseat Collins, Maine Democrats battle it out in an expensive US Senate primary
Scoop: Platner hits DC fundraiser, meets with House incumbents
Elizabeth Warren endorses Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner in high-stakes Maine Senate primary
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